Understanding Differences in Resident Loneliness/Isolation Across US Nursing Homes: A Multilevel Analysis of MDS 3.0 Data

Loneliness/isolation is known to result in negative health outcomes among older adults in US nursing homes. Understanding the variation in loneliness/isolation among long-stay nursing residents and the individual and facility-level characteristics associated with loneliness/isolation can help guide care planning and ultimately lead to the development of effective interventions.