Loneliness among adults at the end of life: A systematic review of prevalence and correlates
Palliative Medicine: The Research Journal of the EAPC - A Multiprofessional Journal
Published online on March 24, 2026
Abstract
Palliative Medicine, Volume 40, Issue 6, Page 777-792, June 2026.
Background:Loneliness has been linked to poorer quality of life and worse symptoms in the final weeks prior to death. However, research on prevalence at end of life has yet to be systematically reviewed.Aim:To synthesise evidence of prevalence and ...
Background:Loneliness has been linked to poorer quality of life and worse symptoms in the final weeks prior to death. However, research on prevalence at end of life has yet to be systematically reviewed.Aim:To synthesise evidence of prevalence and ...