2021
DOI: 10.1136/bmjoq-2020-001306
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Development of social contact and loneliness measures with validation in social prescribing

Abstract: AimsThis paper describes two patient-reported measures of social contact and loneliness, which are closely related concepts. The first measure (R-Outcomes Social Contact measure) was developed from scratch, based on customer needs and literature review. It covers emotional and social aspects using positive terms. The second measure (R-Outcomes Loneliness measure) is adapted from the GSS Loneliness Harmonised Standard. Both measures are patient-reported outcome measures, based on patients’ own perception of how… Show more

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“…Loneliness was assessed with a single item from the Government Statistical Service (GSS) harmonized principle of loneliness ( https://gss.civilservice.gov.uk/guidances/ harmonized-standards-guidance/); see also ref. [ 33 ]. Before COVID-19, the item read: “How often do you feel lonely?”.…”
Section: Methodsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Loneliness was assessed with a single item from the Government Statistical Service (GSS) harmonized principle of loneliness ( https://gss.civilservice.gov.uk/guidances/ harmonized-standards-guidance/); see also ref. [ 33 ]. Before COVID-19, the item read: “How often do you feel lonely?”.…”
Section: Methodsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…3 A comprehensive response, including improving living environments and continuous support, is necessary. 1 Hyogo Prefectural Tamba Medical Center, Tamba, Japan 2 Professional College of Arts and Tourism, Toyooka, Japan 3 Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Japan 4 Hyogo Prefectural Tamba Medical Center, Tamba, Japan 5 Tottori University, Yonago, Japan…”
Section: Addressing Health Disparities and Social Challengesmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Social prescribing aims to improve health and well-being by connecting individuals with mental health, housing, and loneliness issues to informal services and support. [4][5][6][7][8] At the societal level, it encourages integrated care and collaboration among health, social, and community sectors. 9 Originating in the United Kingdom, social prescribing has gained global interest over the past decade.…”
Section: Social Prescribing: a Potential Solutionmentioning
confidence: 99%
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