Rodgers B L
J Gerontol Nurs. 1989 Aug;15(8):16-21. doi: 10.3928/0098-9134-19890801-06.
For the older adult, loneliness may contribute to deterioration in physical and mental health. Some factors that may contribute to loneliness in the older adult include the death of a spouse, loss of a pet, lack of visitors, physical incapacity, role changes, and relocation. In general, loneliness may be the result of events that typically occur as a part of the aging process. Nurses can decrease the incidence of loneliness in the older adult by ensuring access to visitors and facilitating involvement in usual activities. Assessment information that is needed to plan nursing care to decrease the incidence of loneliness includes data regarding the patient's cultural background; significant persons, objects, and activities; and previous hospitalization experiences.
对于老年人来说，孤独可能会导致身心健康恶化。一些可能导致老年人孤独的因素包括配偶去世、宠物丢失、缺乏访客、身体残疾、角色变化和搬迁。一般来说，孤独可能是衰老过程中通常会发生的事件所导致的结果。护士可以通过确保老年人有访客来访并促进他们参与日常活动，来降低老年人孤独的发生率。为了计划护理措施以降低孤独发生率而需要的评估信息包括有关患者文化背景、重要人物、物品和活动以及以往住院经历的数据。
