Smith Judith M
Goldfarb School of Nursing, Barnes Jewish College, Saint Louis, MO, USA.
J Psychosoc Nurs Ment Health Serv. 2012 Apr;50(4):34-9. doi: 10.3928/02793695-20120306-04. Epub 2012 Mar 14.
With aging comes a multitude of possible losses, including loss of health, spouse, friends, or independence. These losses can place older adults at risk for isolation and loneliness. Loneliness is of significant concern in older adults, as it can negatively affect their quality of life. An interpretive phenomenological study was conducted to explore the meaning of loneliness in 12 older adults living in the community. Selected excerpts from the participants reveal several themes, as well as the importance of maintaining meaningful connections and relationships with others to alleviate feelings of loneliness. Nurses can become more attuned to the problem of loneliness in older adults and the importance of helping their older clients maintain meaningful connections with others to reduce loneliness.
随着年龄的增长，会出现许多可能的丧失，包括健康、配偶、朋友的丧失或失去独立性。这些丧失会使老年人面临孤立和孤独的风险。孤独在老年人中是一个重大问题，因为它会对他们的生活质量产生负面影响。一项解释现象学研究旨在探讨12名居住在社区中的老年人孤独的意义。参与者的部分摘录揭示了几个主题，以及与他人保持有意义的联系和关系以减轻孤独感的重要性。护士可以更加关注老年人的孤独问题，以及帮助老年客户与他人保持有意义的联系以减少孤独感的重要性。
