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ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY ON SOCIAL ISOLATION 1
Annotated Bibliography on Social Isolation
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ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY ON SOCIAL ISOLATION
Annotated Bibliography on Social Isolation
Keen, A., Deike, L., & Haan, J. (2023). Combatting Social Isolation, Anxiety, and
Loneliness in Hospitalized Patients: A Quasi-Experimental Study. JONA: The
Journal of Nursing Administration, 53(7/8), 385-391.
DOI: 10.1097/NNA.0000000000001304.
This article seeks to investigate the effectiveness of interventions for addressing the
problem of social isolation, anxiety, and loneliness in hospitalized patients. One of the article's
conclusions is that psychological distress characterized by anxiety, isolation, and loneliness is
likely to be experienced by hospitalized patients. This problem can be addressed through
different psychological interventions that improve the levels of human connectedness. The other
conclusion was that implementing connections did not statistically improve the psychological
symptoms of hospitalized patients. Still, patients reported benefiting from connections because
they filled their social void. In terms of the audience, the article addresses healthcare
practitioners working in families with hospitalized people, family members, and healthcare
policymakers. They are called to action in providing interventions that reduce isolation,
loneliness, and anxiety among hospitalized patients. The article is relevant to nursing practice
because it reminds me that patients are better when treated as people who need company and
human connection.
In terms of strengths, the article thoroughly reviewed the previous studies about the
problem of social isolation and loneliness experienced by hospitalized patients. This was
important in indicating the gaps in the literature, which is essential in guiding research in
nursing. It also had specific, measurable, attainable, and realistic objectives that could be
achieved within the time of the study. Finally, credible sources were reviewed, including peer-
reviewed journals and books related to nursing. The article also had some limitations. For
instance, the study was based on only one hospital, and the findings may be generalized in some
of the Midwest's healthcare systems. Also, the study focused on the COVID-19 pandemic, when
the cases of social isolation were worsened by the restrictions on visiting patients in hospitals.
Thus, the study may need to better fit in the post-pandemic era.
Nash, T. (2014). Student life--When two worlds connect. Nursing standard (Royal College of
Nursing (Great Britain): 1987), 29(10), 66. https://doi.org/10.7748/ns.29.10.66.s56
The article by Nash (2014) is about finding a solution to the health problem of isolation
and loneliness among young and older people and the contribution that nursing students can
make to address the issue. The study concluded that there was a common problem of negative
societal attitudes towards young and older people, contributing to isolation and sadness. The
other conclusion was that bringing people together to engage in a shared challenge, like walking
or climbing, can play a significant role in identifying social isolation problem and their causes
and guide the devising of a solution with expertise. The article targeted society in general,
nursing students, and health and social care professionals. It helps them to identify the health
problems of isolation and loneliness, the vulnerable group, and the possible solutions.
In terms of strength, the article addressed the matter by bringing together different
groups, including the community, nursing students, health and care professionals, and target
patients. It also involves nursing students developing solutions to the problems they will find in
their workplaces when they finish school. Further, the article is based on experiences happening
in real-life activities, which gives the researcher information firsthand. Besides the strengths, the
article has limitations too. The article did not have a literature review section, meaning its
findings may be limited in adoption due to a lack of relatedness to previous studies. The article is
also not peer-reviewed, meaning that other experts in the field have not scrutinized its scientific
and academic quality. This may limit the application of its findings in nursing practice. Another
limitation is that the article represents Nash’s observations of what happened in the project they
were carrying out but does not include a robust analysis of the information gathered. Thus,
scientific research may not be considered whose findings can be adopted in nursing practice.
Feasibility, A. (2022). Cognitive Function and Loneliness among Older Adults: Dynamics of
Social Network and Perceived Social Support. Innovation in Aging, 6(S1), 825.
The article investigated the effects of different levels of cognitive functions on the extent
of loneliness that older people experience and how other means of social relationships influence
it. The article concluded that people with dementia and those with cognitive impairment (no
dementia) were likelier to experience cases of loneliness than those with no cognitive
impairment. Also, the levels of loneliness for the people with dementia who had spousal-
focused-ambivalent support were relatively lower. Spouses provided closer relations, which the
affected people needed most to overcome their vulnerability to loneliness. In terms of target
audience, the article is written for people who provide care to patients with different levels of
cognitive impairment, whether professional caregivers or family members. It calls for them to
understand the importance of close social relationships in dealing with feelings of loneliness in
cognitively impaired patients.
In terms of strengths, the article focuses on vulnerable older adults, especially those with
different cognitive functions. It identifies problems and solutions specific to this group, essential
to nursing practice. Further, the robustness of the study makes it credible and useful in nursing
practice. A rigorous examination of the issue makes it relevant to nursing practice. The article
also narrows down the focus to older people with dementia, those with cognitive improvement
but with no dementia, and those with no cognitive impairment. This means the study directly
contributes to studies about care for dementia and cognitively impaired persons.
The article also had limitations, one being that it did not review the literature and theories
guiding the study. This means the article's findings may have limited adoption without being
related to previous studies. The study also discussed social networks from which older people
may draw social support but did not include social workers or professional caregivers. It only
focused on family and friends and spousal support. The article is short, indicating that it does not
provide the reader with all the information about how the study was conducted.
References
Feasibility, A. (2022). Cognitive Function and Loneliness among Older Adults: Dynamics of
Social Network and Perceived Social Support. Innovation in Aging, 6(S1), 825.
Keen, A., Deike, L., & Haan, J. (2023). Combatting Social Isolation, Anxiety, and
Loneliness in Hospitalized Patients: A Quasi-Experimental Study. JONA: The Journal of
Nursing Administration, 53(7/8), 385-391. DOI: 10.1097/NNA.0000000000001304.
Nash, T. (2014). Student life--When two worlds connect. Nursing standard (Royal College of
Nursing (Great Britain): 1987), 29(10), 66. https://doi.org/10.7748/ns.29.10.66.s56

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ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY ON SOCIAL ISOLATION 1

Annotated Bibliography on Social Isolation

Annotated Bibliography on Social Isolation

Loneliness in Hospitalized Patients: A Quasi-Experimental Study. JONA: The

Journal of Nursing Administration, 53(7/8), 385-391.

conclusions is that psychological distress characterized by anxiety, isolation, and loneliness is

likely to be experienced by hospitalized patients. This problem can be addressed through

Nursing (Great Britain): 1987), 29(10), 66. https://doi.org/10.7748/ns.29.10.66.s56

cognitively impaired patients.

Loneliness in Hospitalized Patients: A Quasi-Experimental Study. JONA: The Journal of

Nursing Administration, 53(7/8), 385-391. DOI: 10.1097/NNA.0000000000001304.

Nursing (Great Britain): 1987), 29(10), 66. https://doi.org/10.7748/ns.29.10.66.s56

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