The impact of loneliness and social isolation on health state utility values: a systematic literature review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Loneliness and social isolation are recognised as social problems and denote a significant health burden. The aim of this study was to conduct a systematic literature review to explore the health state utility values (HSUVs) associated with loneliness and/or social isolation.

Method

Peer-reviewed journals published in English language that reported both HSUVs along with loneliness and/or social isolation scores were identified through five databases. No restrictions were made relating to the population, study design or utility estimation method used.

Results

In total, 19 papers were included; 12 included a measure of loneliness, four studies included a measure of social isolation and three studies considered both loneliness and social isolation. All studies

SUBMITTER: Majmudar IK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8785005 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature