Shirley Musich|Shaohung S. Wang|Kevin Hawkins|Charlotte S. Yeh
The Impact of Loneliness on Quality of Life and Patient Satisfaction Among Older, Sicker Adults
Optum (United States)|Optum (United States)|Optum (United States)|AARP
objective study estimated prevalence rates loneliness identified characteristics associated loneliness estimated impact loneliness quality life qol patient satisfaction method surveys mailed 15500 adults eligible care management programs loneliness measured using university california los angeles ucla threeitem scale qol using veterans rand 12item vr12 survey patient satisfaction measured 10point scale propensity weighted multivariate regression models utilized determine characteristics associated loneliness well impact loneliness qol patient satisfaction results among survey respondents n 3765 28 reported severe 27 moderate loneliness strongest predictor loneliness depression physical mental health components qol significantly reduced loneliness severe loneliness associated reduced patient satisfaction discussion almost 55 adults experienced loneliness negatively affecting qol satisfaction medical services screening loneliness may warranted