Social connection and end-of-life outcomes among older people in 19 countries Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Background: Social connection is a key determinant of health, but its role in shaping end-of-life outcomes is poorly understood. We examined changes in structure, function, and quality components of social connection in older people's last years of life, and the extent to which social connection predicts end-of-life outcomes (ie, symptoms, health-care utilisation, and place of death). Methods: This study used longitudinal data of ...