“Excluding Myself From What I Need the Most”: Experiences of Loneliness in People With Inflammatory Arthritis: A Qualitative Study
Participants in our study reported that loneliness had a profound impact on their overall well-being and self-management. Overall, there is a critical need to address loneliness as an essential issue for people with IA, highlighting the necessity for increased support and recognition. By addressing loneliness, health professionals can protect patients' mental health and help them navigate social connections, enhancing their self-management and overall well-being.
Authors
- Sofie Bech Vestergaard (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-0456-0230)
- Julie Midtgaard (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2381-2127)
- Annette de Thurah (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0103-4328)
- Bente Appel Esbensen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5331-8221)
- Bente Glintborg (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8931-8482)
- Pernille Fevejle Cromhout (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0745-959X)
- Mette Aadahl (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5904-9747)
- Annika Nordkamp (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7134-7330)
- Lene Lau
- Connie Yilmaz
Institutions
- University of Copenhagen (DK)
- Novo Nordisk (Denmark) (DK)
- Aarhus University (DK)
- Mental Health Services (DK)
- Frederiksberg Hospital (DK)
- Glostrup Hospital (DK)
- Aarhus University Hospital (DK)
- Copenhagen University Hospital (DK)
- Rigshospitalet (DK)
- Center for Clinical Research and Prevention (DK)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases
- Published
- 2025-01-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/1756-185x.70041
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Mental Health and Patient Involvement
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 8.45
Funders
- Gigtforeningen
- Lundbeckfonden
- Novo Nordisk
- Region Hovedstaden
- Novo Nordisk Fonden
- H. Lundbeck A/S