Measuring Social Isolation in Older Adults: Development and Initial Validation of the Friendship Scale

Hawthorne, Graeme

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“…more negative perceptions in terms of illness being treatable, greater levels of concern and general effect of illness on life. The BIPQ has demonstrated good testre-test reliability and concurrent validity in previous research 21 .…”

Section: Brief Illness Perceptions Questionnaire (Bipq)mentioning

confidence: 67%

The influence of non-modifiable illness perceptions on attendance at cardiac rehabilitation

Blair

Angus

Lauder

et al. 2013

European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing

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Section: Brief Illness Perceptions Questionnaire (Bipq)mentioning

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The influence of non-modifiable illness perceptions on attendance at cardiac rehabilitation

Blair

Angus

Lauder

et al. 2013

European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing

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“…The frailty index of all patients was measured using the Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment, Frailty Index web-based version (Videx: FI-CGA) [31] their social isolation score was measured using the Friendship Scale [32] and their satisfaction with the transitions was measured using the15-item Care Transitions Measure administered via telephone at least 30-days post-discharge by a research assistant blinded to the patient's assignment [33]. Other data collected included the number of inpatient admissions and emergency department visits in the 6-month period prior to the index admission, the number and length of stay of hospital admissions and emergency department visits in the post-discharge period, admission date, visit dates and discharge dates of intervention group patients who received the communitybased rapid response nursing service.…”

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“…This information is summarized in Table 2 The mean LACE index scores for the patients enrolled in the trial was 13.8 and predictive of a 19.8% to 23% probability of readmission or death within 30 days of discharge [29]. With a Friendship score mean of 17.89, the enrolled patients would best be characterized as marginally socially connected [32]. With a mean frailty score on admission of 0.59, the study population could be considered as very frail [35].…”

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The Effectiveness of a Care Transitions and Rapid Response Nurse Intervention at Reducing Readmissions and Emergency Department Use for High Risk Patients

McNeil¹,

Strasser²,

Lightfoot³

et al. 2017

J Nurs Care

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The transition from hospital to home is a vulnerable period for the elderly patient with complex conditions, who are often frail, at risk for adverse events and unable to navigate a system of poorly coordinated care in the postdischarge period.This article presents the results of a randomized control trial evaluating the effectiveness of an intervention involving a care transitions nurse and a rapid response nurse at lengthening the time to first readmission, emergency department use and total hospital bed days during the 30 days, 60 days and 90 days post-discharge periods for patients at high risk of readmission. The intervening impact of social isolation and patient frailty was also evaluated.No statistically significant differences were found between the intervention and control groups on the time to first readmission or in the post-discharge emergency department or inpatient bed use. Social isolation and frailty were not shown to significantly influence these outcomes.

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“…This connectivity has also been found to result in sleeplessness, increased perceived stress and may even be the catalyst for depression [27]. The lack of real friendships, companionship and the support that comes from these relationships has been correlated to poor health prognosis, quality of life, an escalation of age-related deteriorations and even death [28,29]. In advanced age, when there is already a chronic illness, isolation can encourage worsening health [30].…”

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A Pilot Study on Cultural Stress Anxiety Syndrome, Its Implications on Aging, Gene Expression and Treatment Strategies

Murad¹

2017

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IntroductionWith advances in technology and our interconnectedness enhanced, the evolution of human life has created a new type of stress, Cultural Stress (CS) and this type of stress has given way to a recognizable syndrome, Cultural Stress Anxiety Syndrome (CSAS), where isolation, anxiety, sedentary lifestyles and depression are the norm and may hasten senescence. ObjectiveThe purpose of this pilot study is to explore the effectiveness of an inclusive health method to treat CSAS. MethodsSix female patients were treated for 24 weeks with an inclusive health protocol (internal care, external care and emotional care) designed to reverse CSAS, rejuvenate cellular health and slow related degenerative cell aging processes. Clinical tests such as a comprehensive metabolic panel, blood pressure screenings, BMI/weight, stress test, as well as questionnaires, interviews and journaling were used to establish baseline measures, mid-point and final results. This included cohen perceived stress scale; patient health questionnaire PHQ-9; cultural stress questionnaire; dermatology self-reporting skin questionnaire; appearance questionnaire and video interviews; omnia photos; visia photos; clarity pro evaluations; blood pressure and body composition using an RJL system; skin biopsies and a global gene expression analysis using affymetrix microarrays. ResultsSubjects eliminated the symptoms of CSAS and gene expression examination showed positive results in down-regulation and up-regulation of the genes that influence senescence. Our findings show that inclusive treatment for CSAS can produce positive changes in total wellness and may reduce aging. In specific, we found that treatments that support the cellular water principle theory-which aims to fortify cells and connective tissue, Increase Intracellular Water (ICW) and boost cellular immunity-and address internal, external and emotional stress due to CS, may be useful to encourage maximal youth in aging patients and stave off age-related cellular degeneration. DiscussionAccordingly, lifestyle and behavioral management therapies that improve cell health and fortification, in concert with medical treatments, may have the most profound effects on CSAS and epigenetic aging factors.

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Measuring Social Isolation in Older Adults: Development and Initial Validation of the Friendship Scale

Abstract: loneliness, social connectedness, social isolation, social relationships, social support,

Cited by 359 publications

References 79 publications

The influence of non-modifiable illness perceptions on attendance at cardiac rehabilitation

The influence of non-modifiable illness perceptions on attendance at cardiac rehabilitation

The Effectiveness of a Care Transitions and Rapid Response Nurse Intervention at Reducing Readmissions and Emergency Department Use for High Risk Patients

A Pilot Study on Cultural Stress Anxiety Syndrome, Its Implications on Aging, Gene Expression and Treatment Strategies

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