Social Isolation: Levels of Response for Nurse Practitioners
Social Isolation: Levels of Response for Nurse Practitioners is organized by American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). This course has been approved for a maximum of 1 Contact Hour(s) of CE.
Released: January 1, 2023
Expires: January 31, 2024
Description:
Although social isolation occurs across the lifespan, this article focuses on the unique challenges faced by the older adult population. Older adults are particularly sensitive to the health risks of social isolation. High-risk groups within the older adult population are minorities, immigrants, LGBTQ+, and victims of elder abuse. Nurse practitioners have the education and are poised to assess and intervene appropriately on social isolation at the primary, secondary, and tertiary levels of care. This article provides evidence-based assessment tools and resources for the nurse practitioner to use in clinical practice.
Objectives:
At the completion of this activity, the participant will be able to:
- The learner will be able to identify at least one resource for social isolation.
- The learner will be able to apply an appropriate resource for social isolation to a minority older adult.
- The learner will be able to choose those at increased risk of social isolation.