From Loneliness to Solitude in Person-centred Health Care 1st Edition

Capture attention with a fresh, humane perspective on a pressing health issue: From Loneliness to Solitude in Person-centred Health Care (1st Edition) by Stephen Buetow reframes how clinicians, students and policy-makers understand and respond to loneliness within health settings.

This insightful volume guides readers from theoretical clarity to practical compassion. Buetow combines rigorous scholarship with accessible writing to distinguish loneliness from solitude, exploring how each affects wellbeing, clinical encounters and long-term recovery. Grounded in person-centred care principles, the book synthesises evidence, ethical reasoning and real-world clinical observations to show how empathetic practice can transform isolation into meaningful connection.

Readers will discover clear conceptual frameworks, reflective prompts and examples that make theory applicable across contexts—from primary care and mental health services to community nursing and aged care. The text is especially valuable for health professionals in the United Kingdom, Australia, North America and Europe seeking culturally sensitive strategies to improve patient engagement, reduce risk, and shape compassionate service design.

Why this book matters: it equips practitioners with tools to recognise loneliness, foster therapeutic relationships, and promote patient autonomy without pathologising solitude. Academics and students will appreciate the balanced critique of existing research and the call for person-centred policy change.

A thoughtful, pragmatic resource, From Loneliness to Solitude in Person-centred Health Care is essential for anyone committed to humane, evidence-informed care. Add this 1st Edition to your professional library and begin transforming how you see and treat loneliness in health care today.

Note: eBooks do not include supplementary materials such as CDs, access codes, etc.