‘Living in a shrinking world’—The experience of loneliness among community-dwelling older people with reduced mobility: a qualitative grounded theory approach

Abstract Background Loneliness is associated with severe consequences for both the physical and mental health of older people. Research has shown that mobility limitations are an important risk factor for the emergence and maintenance of feelings of loneliness. The aim of this study was to explore t...

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Main Authors: Marika Moeyersons, Kristel De Vliegher, Brooke Huyghe, Sacha De Groof, Koen Milisen, Bernadette Dierckx de Casterlé
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-04-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-022-02998-5