Read full paper at: http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=54186#.VPAtgizQrzE Author(s) Laurie A. Theeke , Jennifer A. Mallow Affiliation(s) Department of Adult Health, School of Nursing, West Virginia University, Morgantown, USA . ABSTRACT Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to present the development of LISTEN (Loneliness Intervention using Story Theory to Enhance Nursing-sensitive outcomes), a new intervention for loneliness. Methods: LISTEN was developed using the Medical Research Council (MRC) framework for intervention development. Extensive literature review revealed that belonging, relating, place in community, challenges, and meanings of coping were concepts significant ...
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