What is the NANDA Nurisng Diagnosis for social isolation?

Answer 1

Social isolation is a NANDA since 1982. Defining characteristics subjective: expressed feelings of alooneness imposed by others; expressed feelings of rejection, inadequate purpose in life; insecurity in public, etc. Objective characteristics: repetitive actions; no eye contact; illness; meaningless actions; sad affect; seeks to be alone; uncommunicable; withdrawal; exists in a subculture; developmentally inappropriate behaviors, etc.

Related factors: alterations in mental status; alterations in physical appearance; altered state of wellness; immature interests; inability to engage in satisfying personal relationships; inadequate personal resources; unaccepted socail behavior or values, etc.

Suggested alternative diagnoses:

communication, verbal, impaired

Post-trauma syndrome

relocation stress syndrome

social interaction, impaired

thought processes, disturbed

So.... Social Isolation related to alterations in mental status as evidenced by absence of supportive significant others, insecurity in public.

Answer 2

The NANDA nursing diagnosis for social isolation is "Social Isolation related to lack of social support, lack of community resources, or communication barriers as evidenced by self-report of feeling lonely, withdrawn behavior, and decreased participation in social activities."