Characteristics of Socially Isolated Residents in Long-Term Care: A Retrospective Cohort Study

  • Chamberlain S
  • Duggleby W
  • Teaster P
  • et al.
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Objectives: To identify socially isolated long-term care residents and to compare their demographic characteristics, functional status, and health conditions to residents who are not isolated. Methods: We conducted a retrospective cohort study using the Resident Assessment Instrument, Minimum Data Set, 2.0 (RAI-MDS) data, from residents in 34 long-term care homes in Alberta, Canada (2008–2018). Using logistic regression, we compared the characteristics, conditions, and functional status of residents who were socially isolated (no contact with family/friends) and non-socially isolated residents. Results: Socially isolated residents were male, younger, and had a longer length of stay in the home, than non-socially isolated residents. Socially isolated residents lacked social engagement and exhibited signs of depression. Discussion: Socially isolated residents had unique care concerns, including psychiatric disorders, and co-morbid conditions. Our approach, using a single item in an existing data source, has the potential to assist clinicians in screening for socially isolated long-term care residents.

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Chamberlain, S. A., Duggleby, W., Teaster, P. B., & Estabrooks, C. A. (2020). Characteristics of Socially Isolated Residents in Long-Term Care: A Retrospective Cohort Study. Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine, 6, 233372142097532. https://doi.org/10.1177/2333721420975321

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