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Nov 25, 2021 · In 2021, a report by the House of Lords described abuse of older people, particularly those with dementia, as complex, poorly measured, and hidden.5 Physical abuse includes violence, but psychological and financial abuse is recorded as the most common form of harm, including manipulation of older people to obtain assets through marriage, wills ...
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May 5, 2015 · As populations age, it is becoming increasingly necessary for physicians to identify, assess and initiate management of elder abuse. Research into how best to do this is therefore of substantial importance. The complexity of the issue, however, means that research into elder abuse is inherently challenging.
- Xuyi Mimi Wang, Sarah Brisbin, Tenneille Loo, Sharon Straus
- 10.1503/cmaj.141329
- 2015
- CMAJ. 2015 May 19; 187(8): 575-581.
Jun 28, 2022 · Elder abuse is prevalent worldwide, estimated to affect one in six older adults in the community according to a recent meta-analysis (Yon et al., 2017) and is also perpetrated in institutions such as care homes, with 64% of staff self-reporting mistreatment (see Yon et al., 2018).
Oct 1, 2022 · Based on a systematic review of 14 articles, this study has shown that the available training of nurses in identifying, reporting and handling cases of elder abuse improve knowledge, skills, competence, and confidence, with a potential positive impact on long-term health and wellbeing of older adults.
- 10.3390/geriatrics7050108
- 2022/10
- Geriatrics (Basel). 2022 Oct; 7(5): 108.
Apr 8, 2021 · It is important for elder abuse to first be accurately detected and diagnosed so that swift action can then be taken to intervene before the patient faces any further mistreatment. Yet, studies have shown that healthcare professionals are often inadequately equipped to identify cases of abuse.
- Karan Patel, Sean Bunachita, Hannah Chiu, Prakul Suresh, Urvish K Patel
- 2021
Feb 28, 2024 · Abuse of older people is a global public health problem. 1 In 2021, the World Health Organization launched the United Nations Decade of Healthy Ageing, with a key focus on tackling elder abuse. 2 The UK is also giving attention to the problem. 3 In 2023, the domestic abuse commissioner for England and Wales, Nicole Jacobs, supported a call by ...
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Dec 19, 2022 · Based on the experiences of frontline helping professionals in Hong Kong, we highlighted the key factors for effective elder abuse intervention: 1) identification and assessment; 2) essential skills and attitudes; 3) elements of effective interventions; 4) collaborative efforts across disciplines and agencies; and 5) raising awareness among prof...
