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  • Gerontology
  • Psychiatry
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Loneliness is a significant issue for the elderly, linked to adverse health outcomes.
  • Loneliness in elderly inpatients, especially those with psychiatric conditions, is understudied.
  • This research addresses the gap in understanding loneliness among hospitalized older adults.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess loneliness levels in elderly inpatients.
  • To identify predictors of loneliness in this population.
  • To compare loneliness between psychiatric and somatic ward inpatients.

Main Methods:

  • 100 elderly inpatients from somatic and psychiatric wards were surveyed.
  • Loneliness, depression, resilience, mental illness severity, well-being, and functioning were assessed.
  • Group differences and hierarchical multiple regression analyses were performed.

Main Results:

  • 37% of elderly inpatients reported significant loneliness.
  • Depressive symptoms, well-being, mental illness severity, marital status, and living situation predicted loneliness.
  • Psychiatric inpatients experienced higher loneliness than somatic inpatients, with affective disorders showing the highest levels.

Conclusions:

  • Elderly inpatients face substantial loneliness, particularly those with mental health conditions.
  • Interventions should target identified loneliness predictors.
  • Multiprofessional approaches are recommended for reducing loneliness in this vulnerable group.