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The loneliness (ONS) panel is an alternative to other loneliness panel based on
s are multiplied by 100 and divided by 3; summary scores are multiplied by 100 a
nd divided by 12. Mean scores are usually rounded to the nearest whole number [P
MID: 32198234].
the United Kingdom's Office of National Statistics (ONS). The loneliness (ONS) p
anel captures patients' perception of loneliness and social relationships. Each
level is indicated using a traffic-light metaphor with written labels, color, po
sition and emojis. For individuals, each item response level is scored on a 0-3
ordinal scale, with hardly ever = 3, occasionally = 2, sometimes = 1, and often
= 0. A summary score is calculated by adding the item scores for each item and g
iving a scale from 0 to 12. A summary score is not calculated if any item scores
are missing. For cohorts, mean scores are shown on a 0 to 100 scale. Item score
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