Abstract

Abstract
Introduction: Loneliness is more frequently observed in older adults compared to other age groups and is associated with adverse health outcomes. The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between loneliness, chronic pain, and analgesic use in the geriatric population.
Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted with 384 elderly individuals who presented to a family medicine outpatient clinic. The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Loneliness Scale for the Elderly and the Geriatric Pain Measure were used to collect data on the variables.
Results: The mean age of the 384 elderly participants included in the study was 74.91±7.12 years (range: 65–91). Of the participants, 52.9% were female and 11.7% were living alone. Higher frequencies of analgesic use were associated with higher pain and loneliness scores (p

Key words: Keywords: elderly, analgesic, loneliness, pain