Older persons’ existential loneliness, as interpreted by their significant others - an interview study

Older persons’ existential loneliness, as interpreted by their significant others - an interview study

Abstract Background In order to better understand people in demanding medical situations, an awareness of existential concerns is important. Studies performed over the last twenty years conclude that when dying and death come closer, as in the case with older people who are stricken by infirmity and...

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Main Authors: Helena Larsson, Margareta Rämgård, Ingrid Bolmsjö
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-07-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Subjects:
Existential loneliness
Significant other
Older person
Qualitative
Interview study
Content analysis
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12877-017-0533-1

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