Identifying a Need
Loneliness is a significant health care issue for many elderly patients in the community. Retirement, poor mobility, the death of family and friends, and the effects of demographic change on the cohesiveness of the family unit can create an environment of social isolation.
The correlation between social isolation, poor compliance to treatment, and low healing rates for patients suffering from leg ulcers is well documented.
Pain, odour, bandages etc. contribute to low self-esteem, depression and social stigma.
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