What effect does the use of technology and technological devices have on feelings of loneliness and isolation experienced by the Elderly population in assisted living facilities and nursing homes as compared to current standard of care?

Taking your PICO question, cite one nursing theory that may be applicable to your topic. The nursing theory may be a grand theory or a middle range/practice theory. EACH group member should post a unique theory noting the correlation/connection to your PICO question. Each student must respond to at least one post from a classmate (See syllabus for rubric and instructions)

PICO QUESTION:
P (patient, population, problem) e.g., age, sex, setting, ethnicity, condition, disease, type of patient, or population
Elderly People

I (intervention) e.g., treatment, medications, education, diagnostic tests or best practice(s)
Use on technology
C (comparison with other interventions or current practice) may not be applicable if your question is looking for best practice.
Standard of Care

O (outcome) stated in measurable terms, expected outcomes based on the intervention identified, e.g., decrease in fall rate, decrease in length of stay, increase in patient satisfaction.
Feelings of loneliness and social isolation
EBP Question.
What effect does the use of technology and technological devices have on feelings of loneliness and isolation experienced by the Elderly population in assisted living facilities and nursing homes as compared to current standard of care?

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