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Loneliness, social isolation and sight loss:a literature review conducted for Thomas Pocklington Trust

Year: 2013

Type: report

Abstract: This summary reports the findings of a literature review on loneliness, social isolation and sight loss commissioned by Thomas Pocklington Trust and conducted by Suzanne Hodge and Fiona Eccles from the University of Lancaster. Aims and methodThe aims were to review English-language research published since 1993 in order to:  Establish the nature and extent of the 'problem' of loneliness and social isolation for people with visual impairment resulting from sight loss;  Identify factors that may address loneliness and social isolation for this group of people;  Make recommendations for policy, practice and future research based on the review findings.Searches were conducted between May and July 2013 of the key academic databases and other web-based resources.Relevant papers identified from these searches formed the basis of the review.

Source: Lancaster EPrints (Lancaster University)

Authors: Suzanne Hodge, Fiona Eccles

Language: English

Topic: Aging, Health, and Disability

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W4020174

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Cited by: 23

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