'Living in a shrinking world'-The experience of loneliness among community-dwelling older people with reduced mobility: a qualitative grounded theory approach.

Background: Loneliness is associated with severe consequences for both the physical and mental health of older people. Research has shown that mobility limitations are an important risk factor for the emergence and maintenance of feelings of loneliness. The aim of this study was to explore the experiences of loneliness among community-dwelling older people with reduced mobility and its underlying dynamics.