Publications by authors named "Erin Mauck"
Article Synopsis
- Social isolation and loneliness among older adults in rural areas can lead to negative health outcomes and strain healthcare resources, highlighting the need for targeted strategies by local policymakers.
- A study involving 82 participants aged 62 to 74 in Northeast Tennessee assessed factors contributing to social isolation and loneliness using established scales and logistic regression analysis.
- Results showed that longer residency in the county and resource barriers increased the likelihood of social isolation, while interest in intergenerational activities reduced it; boredom and lack of knowledge about community services significantly increased loneliness.
An Operational Definition of End-of-Life Healthcare: A Complex and Subjective Construct.
Omega (Westport)
August 2024
Comprehensively defining end-of-life healthcare is a challenge due to the diverse areas of healthcare involved, the various stakeholders, and the range of patient options. This qualitative study examined many areas of end-of-life healthcare including quality, areas for improvement, and healthcare policy in Tennessee, in which the definition of end-of-life healthcare was a focus. Data were collected using semi-structured interviews with 19 participants who included end-of-life healthcare experts and Tennessee legislators.
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