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Showing 1 to 20 of 27 for “"Elder abuse"”.
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The Prevalence of Elder Abuse in Iowa
The prevalence of abuse of the elderly in the state of Iowa, as well as the nature and characteristics of the abused and their abusers was investigated. The sample included 500 randomly selected heads of household age 65 years old and older residing in the state of Iowa. They were mailed an elder …
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The Effect of Education on Elder Abuse
… examine the effect of education on prevention of abuse in a long term care center. Participants in this study included direct care worker staff at a nursing home and nursing home residents.
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An investigation into how elderly persons perceive elder abuse.
… increase in the aging populations has brought elder abuse into the public focus. Elder abuse is a complex, multi-faceted health, social, criminal justice, international public health and human rights issue. The widely divergent and varying definitions is a controversial problem to understanding …
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Perceptions and attributions of child, spousal, and elder abuse.
… have studied perceptions regarding sexually abused children, little was known about how other types of abusive events were perceived. This study examined 480 college students' abuse history and perceptions of child, spousal, and elder abuse by varying the respondent, victim, and perpetrator …
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Recognizing Elder Abuse in Mongolia: Experiences of Family Physicians
<p>Elder abuse is a globally recognized social problem with serious consequences. The most recent meta-analysis estimates the prevalence of elder abuse at 17%. Studies conducted in Asian countries suggest prevalence rates higher than the global average. Social stressors including alcoholism, …
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Elder abuse in South Africa: measurement, prevalence and risk
Abuse towards older people is a global public health and human rights concern and considered a hidden pandemic due to underreporting. It has been estimated that 1 in 6 people aged 60 and older have experienced abuse at some point, with World Health Organization estimating that only 4% of cases are …
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CULTURAL SENSITIVITY AND ELDER ABUSE: CONSIDERATIONS FOR SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE
… study was to explore how social workers identify elder abuse, factors they find contribute to or protect from elder abuse, and cultural considerations they identify as important. The qualitative research approach was utilized, and an interview instrument was created to explore participants’ …
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Perceptions of elder abuse among Australian elderly individuals and general practitioners
Research available on elder abuse is limited. There continues to be a lack of uniformity in how to define and identify the problem, as well as how to intervene. One group which continues to be excluded from the process of gaining knowledge on the issue of elder abuse is the elderly themselves. As …
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How general practitioners and aged care workers perceive incidences of elder abuse
… a focus to be placed on the Individual rights of elderly people, and for the general populus to be made more aware of areas related to our older generation. Elder abuse, as an area of concern, developed as an offshoot of investigations into child abuse and general domestic violence, and initially …
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Social Workers’ Beliefs about Reporting Suspected Elder Abuse to Adult Protective Services
… workers’ beliefs about reporting suspected elder abuse to Adult Protective Services (APS). The research was conducted in a mostly suburban county in Pennsylvania with a non-probability, purposive, convenience sample. Twenty-one Master’s-prepared social workers from community-based settings …
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Elder abuse in nursing homes: The impact of dementia/special care units
Elder abuse is a topic that impacts everyone in America at some point in their life. Special care units also called dementia units are protected areas in a nursing home that are specially designed for dementia/Alzheimer patients. This thesis reviewed how a special care unit in a nursing home affect …
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Detection and Management of Elder Abuse: Nurse Practitioner Self-Perceptions of Barriers and Strategies
Elder abuse is a serious and growing phenomenon, yet it is one of the most under-diagnosed and under-reported problems in the United States. Nurse Practitioners are uniquely positioned to identify, diagnose, and report elder abuse. Quantitative methodology underpinned by the theoretical framework …
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The Traditional Roles of Caring for Elders: Views from First Nations Elders Regarding Health, Violence, and Elder Abuse
… Northern British Columbia First Nations Elders' views regarding health of communities, intergenerational relationships, Elder roles, and violence towards Elders. Injuries, both intentional and unintentional, are a leading cause of death for First Nations Peoples. Information regarding …
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Screening for Elder Abuse and Neglect by First Responders: Does Training and Experience Make a Difference in Knowledge and Awareness?
<p>Elder abuse is a significant public health problem. This thesis describes the epidemiology of elder abuse, provides a conceptual model to describe risk factors, and describes national and state reporting laws. First responders such as police, fire, and emergency medical services are ideally …
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Mediation and empowering older people to resolve interpersonal conflicts leading to elder abuse and contribute to its prevention: an exploratory study
… interpersonal conflicts which may lead to elder abuse, and thereby contribute to preventing it? This thesis is introduced by pointing to the social convergence of concern about the demographic rise of elder abuse, and interest in the increasing use of the progressive process of mediation …
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Battery and Abuse in the Elderly: A Forensic Analysis
Elder abuse is a recognized social problem in the United States. First labeled as "granny battering" and originally studied under the umbrella of family violence, maltreatment of the elderly has received more funding and research in recent years. Multiple aspects of elder abuse have been examined …
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A Theoretical Synthesis of Telecommuting and Incidence of Family Violence
… how telecommuting may potentially contribute to abuse in home. The types of abuse targeted by the theoretical paradigm are: child, spouse, and elder abuse. In particular this model helps identify those telecommuters who are at greatest risk for the perpetration of abuse. This model is informed by …
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Are Nutrition and Food Security Concerns a Priority of Certified Nursing Assistants in Work and Family Environments?
… rates, absenteeism, health problems, and elder abuse. In the United States, food insecurity is a concern for many of the uninsured working poor. The purpose of this study was to assess the overall perceived concerns, barriers, and solutions of CNAs in both their work and family …
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Perspectives on Mistreated Homebound Older Adults Living in Geographically Isolated Communities
… States. Although national efforts to prevent elder mistreatment (EM) have expanded, limited attention has been given to older adults who are geographically isolated. This study explored the perspectives of practitioners who work directly with this population, focusing on how they perceive, …
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