Background Loneliness is a significant psychosocial effect following a cancer diagnosis and
may prevent people from engaging in social activities, thus creating difficulties in …

Aims and objectives. Hypothesised that sociodemographic factors and illness variables
would be associated with mortality and that emotional and social loneliness measured using …

This exploratory study measured the degree of loneliness experienced by adult cancer
patients. All were in the initial phases of the illness, that is, currently receiving treatment …

Conclusions The current study fills gaps in loneliness theory by identifying cancer-related
situations and thoughts that patients associate with their loneliness. Consistent with theory …

ObjectiveProviding care to a loved one with cancer places demands on caregivers that
result in changes to their daily routines and disruptions to their social relationships that then …

Objective To describe levels of loneliness in cancer caregivers over a 6 month time period,
and to examine factors that influence changes in loneliness in caregivers over time. Methods …

Purpose To review the empirical qualitative literature on cancer survivor's experiences with
loneliness to inform assessments and interventions for improving cancer survivors' social …

Objective To systematically review the literature on the severity and risk factors for loneliness
in adult cancer patients. Methods We systematically reviewed quantitative studies …

Problem identification: Loneliness is common after cancer, contributing to poor outcomes.
Interventions to modify loneliness are needed. This systematic review describes the current …

Purpose Loneliness is a known risk factor for poor mental and physical health outcomes and
quality of life in the general population, and preliminary research suggests that loneliness is …