Background Maltreatment of older people (elder abuse) includes psychological, physical,
sexual abuse, neglect and financial exploitation. Evidence suggests that 10% of older adults …

There is evidence that elder abuse is a significant public health problem that is destined to
grow as population age. Countries are considering how best to act and this requires an …

This study explores how and why abuse and neglect occurs in geriatric institutions and
presents practical prevention measures. Exploratory qualitative interviews were carried out …

Elder abuse and neglect (EAN) goes largely unrecognized and underreported globally by
health care professionals. Despite acknowledging their role to intervene elder abuse, health …

Background: Growing elderly population has increased the number of hospitalized older
adults and heightened concerns over elder abuse during hospitalization. Objectives: This …

Background The high incidence of workplace violence (WPV) in clinical mental health
settings has caused a series of negative impacts on nurses, which has subsequently …

Background: Nurses' lack of knowledge about domestic elder abuse and their limited ability
to recognize it can result in negative consequences. Education has the potential to improve …

Objetivos: Analisar a perspetiva dos profissionais de saúde sobre o abuso de idosos e
avaliar as dificuldades experienciadas na abordagem deste tipo de casos, concretizando …

Sažetak Novo razdoblje u životnom vijeku čovjeka, starenje, objašnjava se brojnim
biološkim, psihološkim i socijalnim teorijama. Procjenjuje se kako je starenje stanovništva u …

Abstract Elder Abuse and Neglect (EAN) is one of the major public health concerns. The
current worldwide rapid demographic transition, urbanization, and changes in social …