Studies
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Abstract: "The majority of older people who experience abuse are women, and to date, there have only been limited attempts to adequately consider this situation. It, therefore, seems appropriate to consider the links between domestic violence and elder abuse, including a clear focus on the likely role of gender within elder abuse. This will be achieved through the analysis of case material from situations the author was involved with over an 18 month period as a social work practitioner and manager. The paper aims to provide a brief overview of the status of current knowledge concerning elder abuse and neglect and to move to a consideration of factors from the field of domestic violence, including an analysis of case material. This will contribute to a greater understanding of the phenomena of elder abuse and neglect as they affect older women. It is intended that this will assist in the development of appropriate responses to protect older women who are abused or at risk of abuse and towards the eventual prevention of abuse."
Penhale, Bridget (1999) MSc and CQSW
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Published by Oxford University Press on behalf of The Gerontological Society of America (Oxford Academic account required to access the full study)
"Purpose of the Study:
Elder mistreatment is an epidemic with significant consequences to victims. Little is known, however, about another affected group: nonabusing family members, friends, and neighbors in the lives of the older victim or “concerned persons.” This study aimed to identify (a) the prevalence of adults aged 18 and older who have encountered an elder mistreatment situation, (b) the proportion of these who helped the elder victim, and (c) the subjective levels of distress experienced by respondents who helped the victim versus those who did not."
By Risa Breckman, LCSW David Burnes, PhD; Sarah Ross, BA; Philip C. Marshall, MS; J. Jill Suitor, PhD; Mark S. Lachs, MD, MPH;Karl Pillemer, PhD
Source: The Gerontologist - Oxford Academic (Oxford Academic account required to access the full study)
Sandra P. Hirst, University of Calgary–Faculty of Nursing
Tasha Penney, Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario
Susan McNeill, Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario
Veronique M. Boscart, Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning
Elizabeth Podnieks, Ryerson University
Samir K. Sinha, Mt. Sinai Hospital, Toronto
RÉSUMÉ
"Une revue systématique de la littérature a été effectuée afin d’identifier des moyens efficaces pour prévenir et combattre l’abus et la négligence envers les adultes âgés dans les établissements de soins de santé au Canada. L’examen a été fait en utilisant les bases de données qui ont été recherchés à partir de janvier 2000 à avril / mai 2013. En outre, les membres des groupes d’experts ont présenté les citations d’articles tirés des archives personnelles. Deux associés de recherche infirmier (ARI) ont selectionné chaque titre et chaque résumé pour l’inclusion. Après le coefficient d’objectivité a été déterminé entre les ARI (score Kappa de 0,76), les dossiers ont été divisés, évalués et les données extraites indépendamment. L’examen a révélé 62 études portant sur l’identification, l’évaluation et la réponse à l’abus et la négligence des personnes âgées; stratégies d’éducation, de prévention et de promotion de la santé; et soutien organisationnel au niveau du système pour prévenir et combattre ce type de maltraitance et de négligence. L’abus et la négligence envers les aînés demeure peu exploré en termes d’études fondées sur des preuves; par conséquent, il faut davantage de recherche dans tous les domaines décrites."
Pour accéder au document entier: Project MUSE , Canadian Journal on Aging/ La Revue canadienne du vieillissement , 2016, Vol.35 (2)
Sandra P. Hirst, University of Calgary–Faculty of Nursing
Tasha Penney, Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario
Susan McNeill, Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario
Veronique M. Boscart, Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning
Elizabeth Podnieks, Ryerson University
Samir K. Sinha, Mt. Sinai Hospital, Toronto
Abstract:
"A systematic review of the literature was conducted to identify effective approaches to preventing and addressing abuse and neglect of older adults within health care settings in Canada. The review was conducted using databases searched from January 2000–April-May 2013. Additionally, expert panel members submitted article citations from personal archives. Two research associates (NRA) screened each title and abstract for inclusion. After inter-rater reliability was determined between the NRAs (Kappa score of 0.76), the records were divided, appraised, and data extracted independently. The review resulted in 62 studies that focused on identifying, assessing, and responding to abuse and neglect of older adults; education, prevention, and health promotion strategies; and organizational and system-level supports to prevent and respond to abuse and neglect. Abuse and neglect of older adults remains under-explored in terms of evidence-based studies; consequently, further research in all of the areas described in the results is needed."
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Source: Project MUSE , Canadian Journal on Aging, 2016, Vol.35 (2), pp.242-260
The following resource is part of the Family Violence Initiative, funded by the RCMP. Find similar tools by searching for the FVIF tag or consult the list of available resources.
(2012-2015)
"The National Survey on the Mistreatment of Older Canadians is a prevalence study to provide data on the prevalence, risk factors, and causes of mistreatment of older Canadians. The study will survey a representative sample of 8,100 adults, aged 55 years and older, living in private dwellings in Canada on topics including physical, psychological, sexual and financial abuse and neglect perpetrated by informal caregivers.”
Funded by: New Horizons Program of Human Resources and Skills—Development Canada (Government of Canada)
Source: National Initiative for the Care of the Elderly
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