Social Isolation and Loneliness in Very Late-onset Schizophrenia-like Psychosis: A Case-control Study
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 入组人数
- 66
- 主要终点
- UCLA loneliness Scale (version 3) (Russel, 1996)
研究概览
简要总结
Although psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia usually present in late adolescence or early adulthood, research suggests that a substantial subset of people are diagnosed for the first time after the age of 60. This condition is referred to as 'very late-onset schizophrenia-like psychosis' (VLOSLP). People with VLOSLP are thought to experience high levels of social isolation, yet there has been little research systematically examining this. Additionally, little is known about how lonely people with VLOSLP feel, or how this group relate to and perceive other people.
This study aims to examine levels of social isolation and loneliness in patients with VLOSLP. The investigators also aim to explore aspects of social cognition in relation to VLOSLP.
A case-control study design will be used to examine the relationship between VLOSLP, loneliness, social isolation and social cognition. The case group will be people diagnosed with a non-organic psychotic disorder after age 60. The comparison group will be those aged 60 and above in contact with mental health services for a mental health difficulty, except from a psychotic disorder or dementia.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Observational
- 观察模型
- Case Control
- 时间视角
- Cross Sectional
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 60 Years 至 —（Adult, Older Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 否
入选标准
- 未提供
排除标准
- 未提供
结局指标
主要结局
UCLA loneliness Scale (version 3) (Russel, 1996)
时间窗: Total assessment time: two hours
The UCLA loneliness scale is a 20-item measure of subjective feelings of loneliness. The scale has been validated for use in the elderly. Each item is scored from 1 (never) to 4 (often). Items include 'I lack companionship' and 'People are around me but not with me'. The scale yields an overall loneliness score between 0-80.
Lubben Social Network Scale - 6 (LSNS-6) (Lubben et al., 2006)
时间窗: Total assessment time: two hours
The LSNS-6 is a six-item self-report scale to assess social isolation in older adults by measuring perceived social support received from family and friends. The scale assesses the size, closeness and frequency of contacts within a respondent's social network, with a subscale for friends and another for family. Higher scores indicate larger social networks and lower scores indicate higher levels of social isolation. Questions include 'How many relatives do you see or hear from at least once a month?' and 'How many friends do you feel at ease with that you can talk about private matters?'.
次要结局
- Ambiguous Intentions Attribution Questionnaire (Combs, Penn, Wicher & Waldheter, 2007)(Total assessment time: two hours)
- The Faux Pas test (Stone, Baron-Cohen & Knight, 1998)(Total assessment time: two hours)