The impact of loneliness and social isolation on the benefits of an exercise program with hospitalised older adults

• Main Authors: N. Martínez-Velilla (Author), ML. Sáez de Asteasu (Author), F. Zambom-Ferraresi (Author), A. Galbete (Author), I. Marín-Epelde (Author), MC. Ferrara (Author), J. Yanguas-Lezaún (Author), M. Izquierdo (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2024-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Objectives: This study aimed to assess the prevalence and impact of loneliness (De Jong Gierveld scale) and isolation (Lubben scale) on the effects of a hospital-based exercise programme. Design: Secondary analysis of a randomised clinical trial. Setting: Acute Geriatric Unit of a tertiary hospital...