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Abstract

This doctorate of nursing practice project focuses on the quality improvement of a PEARLS program that is focused on reducing loneliness in older adults by engagement them in an intervention that reduces social isolation. The participants will be assessed using the De Jong Gierveld scale pre and post intervention.

Description

45th Biennial Convention 2019 Theme: Connect. Collaborate. Catalyze.

Author Details

Jinga Lonee Oglesby-Brihm, MSN, APRN, NP-C - College of Nursing, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL, USA

Sigma Membership

Iota at-Large

Lead Author Affiliation

Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Florida, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Quality Improvement

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Loneliness in the Aged, Older Adults, PEARLS, Loneliness, De Jong Gierveld Scale

Conference Name

45th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Washington, DC, USA

Conference Year

2019

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The PEARLS to ending loneliness in older adults

Washington, DC, USA

This doctorate of nursing practice project focuses on the quality improvement of a PEARLS program that is focused on reducing loneliness in older adults by engagement them in an intervention that reduces social isolation. The participants will be assessed using the De Jong Gierveld scale pre and post intervention.