Interventions for preventing abuse in the elderly
Background Maltreatment of older people (elder abuse) includes psychological, physical,
sexual abuse, neglect and financial exploitation. Evidence suggests that 10% of older adults …
sexual abuse, neglect and financial exploitation. Evidence suggests that 10% of older adults …
Elder abuse: an approach to identification, assessment and intervention
576 CMAJ, May 19, 2015, 187 (8) ship where there is an expectation of trust which causes
harm or distress to an older person.” 18 More specifically, abuse includes acts of both …
harm or distress to an older person.” 18 More specifically, abuse includes acts of both …
Recognizing and responding to the “toxic” work environment: Worker safety, patient safety, and abuse/neglect in nursing homes
CEZ Pickering, K Nurenberg… - Qualitative health …, 2017 - journals.sagepub.com
This grounded theory study examined how the certified nursing assistant (CNA) understands
and responds to bullying in the workplace. Constant comparative analysis was used to …
and responds to bullying in the workplace. Constant comparative analysis was used to …
Prevalence and risk factors for self-neglect among older adults living alone in South Korea
This study aimed to explore the prevalence of and risk factors for self-neglect among older
adults who live alone. Data were obtained through face-to-face interview responses of 1,023 …
adults who live alone. Data were obtained through face-to-face interview responses of 1,023 …
[HTML][HTML] An analysis of elder abuse rates in Milwaukee County
MJ Thomson, LK Lietzau, MM Doty… - … : official publication of …, 2011 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Methods A cross-sectional analysis of elder abuse and neglect cases reported to the
Milwaukee County Department on Aging in 2006 to 2009 was performed to provide a profile …
Milwaukee County Department on Aging in 2006 to 2009 was performed to provide a profile …
Perceptions and views of self-neglect: A client-centered perspective
MR Day, P Leahy-Warren… - Journal of elder abuse & …, 2013 - Taylor & Francis
Aging populations and chronic illness increase vulnerability of older people for self-neglect,
which is a serious public health issue. Many referrals received by Elder Abuse Services …
which is a serious public health issue. Many referrals received by Elder Abuse Services …
Global health: injuries and violence
HK Herbert, AA Hyder, A Butchart… - Infectious Disease …, 2011 - id.theclinics.com
Injury and violence rank among the 10 leading causes of death worldwide. In 2004, more
than 5 million deaths resulted from injuries, representing 12% of the global burden of …
than 5 million deaths resulted from injuries, representing 12% of the global burden of …
Elder self-neglect: The failure of coping because of cognitive and functional impairments
C Hildebrand, M Taylor, C Bradway - Journal of the American …, 2014 - journals.lww.com
Purpose: Elder self-neglect is the most frequently reported form of elder abuse, and can
increase risk of death by 16-fold. It is essential that providers understand overall risk factors …
increase risk of death by 16-fold. It is essential that providers understand overall risk factors …
Validity and reliability of the Spanish version of Caregiver Abuse Screen (CASE)
G Perez-Rojo, R Nuevo, M Sancho… - Research on …, 2015 - journals.sagepub.com
Detection of elder abuse risk is a critical issue because a lot of cases remain hidden.
Screening tools can be used to detect elder abuse. However, few tools have been …
Screening tools can be used to detect elder abuse. However, few tools have been …
Evidence to guide ethical decision‐making in the management of older people living in squalor: a narrative review
Older people living in squalor present healthcare providers with a set of complex issues
because squalor occurs alongside a variety of medical and psychiatric conditions, and older …
because squalor occurs alongside a variety of medical and psychiatric conditions, and older …