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- Screening or systematic inquiry can detect abuse. A detailed medical evaluation of patients suspected of being abused is necessary because medical and psychiatric conditions can mimic abuse. Signs of abuse may include specific patterns of injury. Interviewing patients and caregivers separately is helpful.
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Sep 28, 2020 · Besides allowing for detection of elder abuse, assessment tools should include a clear referral pathways on what to do when potential abuse is found—when to report, who to contact, and how to involve the older person in the referral process.
- Kathleen Van Royen, Paul Van Royen, Liesbeth De Donder, Robbert J Gobbens, Robbert J Gobbens
- 10.2147/CIA.S261877
- 2020
- Clin Interv Aging. 2020; 15: 1793-1807.
The Elder Abuse Risk Assessment and Evaluation Tool (EARAE; Dauenhauer et al., 2019) was developed to capture information from elder abuse cases that can be utilized by caseworkers to determine changes in level of risk for primary and secondary types of abuse and abuse outcomes, to identify and determine changes in contributing risk factors ...
Besides allowing for detection of elder abuse, assessment tools should include a clear referral pathways on what to do when potential abuse is found—when to report, who to contact, and how to involve the older person in the referral process.
May 5, 2015 · The World Health Organization adopted the United Kingdom Action on Elder Abuse definition in 1995 and defines it as “a single or repeated act or lack of appropriate action, occurring within any relationship where there is an expectation of trust which causes harm or distress to an older person.” 18.
- Xuyi Mimi Wang, Sarah Brisbin, Tenneille Loo, Sharon Straus
- 10.1503/cmaj.141329
- 2015
- CMAJ. 2015 May 19; 187(8): 575-581.
Articles: • Conceptualizing person-centered care in elder mistreatment intervention: Use of a well-being framework. • A qualitative evaluation of the “RISE” elder abuse intervention from the perspective of adult protective services caseworkers: Addressing a service system gap.
Mar 15, 2014 · Evaluation for possible abuse should include assessment of cognitive function. The Elder Abuse Suspicion Index is validated to screen for abuse in cognitively intact patients.
Jun 28, 2022 · Abstract. The abuse of older adults by someone in a position of trust—also known as elder abuse (EA)—has a severe impact on victims and society. However, knowledge about EA in the UK is limited in comparison to other types of interpersonal violence and international knowledge.
