Introduction Dating is an occupation through which people form intimate relationships with
others. Despite the importance of intimate relationships for wellbeing, there is limited …

Introduction The aim of the study was to explore social isolation and loneliness in those who
frequently contacted the ambulance service, what factors contributed to this and how unmet …

Background: Social participation activities, an important area of occupation, have been
effective in reducing social isolation and loneliness. However, most attendees are women …

Background Loneliness is a significant issue for the elderly, and widowhood is considered a
major risk factor. However, research on the intersectional effects of gender, age, and …

It is well documented that engagement in arts and cultural activities contributes to improving
and maintaining the health and well-being of older people. Despite this, many health and …

We clarified the relationship between occupational dysfunction and social isolation among
community-dwelling adults. We used a self-administered questionnaire with a cross …

Objectives: Patients who frequently call ambulance services are a vulnerable yet
heterogeneous population with unmet multiple and complex physical health, mental health …

Objective: To quantify how meaningful social participation, participation frequency, ICT use,
and expanded social networks influence cognitive function and loneliness among socially …

Loneliness is a pressing issue effecting affecting many older adults that has far reaching
implications for health and wellness (Collins et al., 2020). A literature review by this author …

Background/Aims Loneliness and social isolation have a negative impact on the health and
wellbeing of older adults. The aim of this study was to explore the lived experiences of a …