International scientific articles

This section suggests a selection of international publications on mistreatment of older adults that have been published since 2007. A scientific literature review is carried out every six months in order to regularly enhance this reference list.

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2019

Bhatia, P. & Soletti, A. B. (2019). Hushed Voices: Views and Experiences of Older Women on Partner Abuse in Later Life. Ageing International, 44(1), 41–56.

  • Consequences (en)*
  • Gender*
  • Intimate partner violence*

Burnett, J., Dyer, C. B., Clark, L. E. & Halphen, J. M. (2019). A Statewide Elder Mistreatment Virtual Assessment Program: Preliminary Data. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, 67(1), 151–155.

  • Interdisciplinary, interprofessional, intersectorial*
  • Intervention (en)*
  • Urban or rural areas*

Chang, M. (2019). Comparative Study on Subjective Experience of Elder Abuse Between Older Korean Immigrants in the United States and Older Koreans in Korea. International Journal of Aging and Human Development, 88(2), 187–210.

  • Extent of the phenomenon*
  • Intercultural*
  • Psychological mistreatment*

Ernst, J. S. (2019). Older adults neglected by their caregivers: vulnerabilities and risks identified in an adult protective services sample. Journal of Adult Protection, 21(1), 5–15.

  • Caregivers*
  • Neglect*
  • Risk factors and vulnerability*

Fullen, M. C. (2019). Defining Wellness in Older Adulthood: Toward a Comprehensive Framework. Journal of Counseling & Development, 97(1), 62–74.

  • Definition (en)*
  • Explanatory theories and approaches*
  • Well treatment*

Gao, X., Sun, F. & Hodge, D. R. (2019). Elder Mistreatment Among Chinese American Families: Do Acculturation and Traditionalism Matter? Journals of Gerontology: Series B: Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences, 74(3), 465–473.

  • Intercultural*

Heywood, W., Minichiello, V., Lyons, A., Fileborn, B., Hussain, R., Hinchliff, S., & … Dow, B. (2019). The impact of experiences of ageism on sexual activity and interest in later life. Ageing & Society, 39(4), 795–814.

  • Ageism*
  • Sexual mistreatment*

Lee, S.-Y. & Atteraya, M. S. (2019). Depression, Poverty, and Abuse Experience in Suicide Ideation Among Older Koreans. International Journal of Aging & Human Development, 88(1), 46–59.

  • Consequences (en)*
  • Intercultural*

Smith, R. W., Altman, J. K., Meeks, S. & Hinrichs, K. L. (2019). Mental Health Care for LGBT Older Adults in Long-Term Care Settings: Competency, Training, and Barriers for Mental Health Providers. Clinical Gerontologist, 42(2), 198–203.

  • Institution*
  • LGBT (en)*
  • Training*
  • Working environments*

Spencer, D., Funk, L. M., Dansereau, L., Herron, R. V. & Gerbrandt, E. (2019). Fear, Defensive Strategies and Caring for Cognitively Impaired Family Members. Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 62(1), 67–85.

  • Caregivers*
  • Family violence*
  • Incapacity and handicap*

Stall, N. M., Kim, S. J., Hardacre, K. A., Shah, P. S., Straus, S. E., Bronskill, S. E., & … Rochon, P. A. (2019). Association of Informal Caregiver Distress with Health Outcomes of Community‐Dwelling Dementia Care Recipients: A Systematic Review. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, 67(3), 609–617.

  • Caregivers*
  • Consequences (en)*
  • Systematic review and meta analysis*

Træen, B., Carvalheira, A. A., Hald, G. M., Lange, T. & Kvalem, I. L. (2019). Attitudes Towards Sexuality in Older Men and Women Across Europe: Similarities, Differences, and Associations with Their Sex Lives. Sexuality & Culture, 23(1), 1–25.

  • Ageism*
  • Intercultural*
  • Sexual mistreatment*

Yunus, R. M., Hairi, N. N., Yuen, C., Sooryanarayana, R., Hairi, F., Ismail, N., &… Bulgiba, A. (2019). Does abuse in late life worsen sleep quality? A two-year prospective cohort study among rural older adults. International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 34(1), 60–66.

  • Consequences (en)*

2018

Aas, G. (2018). The Norwegian Police and Victims of Elder Abuse Close and Familial Relationships. Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect, 30(1), 20-41.

  • Intervention (en)*
  • Family violence*
  • Prevention (en)*

Abrams, R. C., Reid, M. C., Lien, C., Pavlou, M., Rosen, A., Needell, N., &… Teresi, J. (2018). The Abrams geriatric self-neglect scale: introduction, validation and psychometric properties. International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 33(1), e73–e84

  • Measure*
  • Self neglect*
  • Validated tools*

Andela, M., Truchot, D. & Huguenotte, V. (2018). Job demands, emotional dissonance and elderly abuse: The moderating role of organizational resources. Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect, 30(5), 368–384.

  • Organizational (systemic) mistreatment*
  • Risk factors and vulnerability*
  • Working environments*

Apeti, S., Ouedraogo, L. S., Mossi, K. E., Sawadogo, L., Kevi, K. S., Klouvi, K. A., Amouzou, Y. E-G., Kouevi-Koko, T. E., Tolo, N., Apeti, K. Z., Kodjo, K., Ehlan, E. K., Coume, M. & Balogou, K. A. (2018). Âgisme naissan en milieu urbain au Togo : à propos des opinions des decendants prenant en charge financièrement la santé de leur ascendants en consultation gériatrique externe à Lomé. La revue de Gériatrie, 43(4), 207-213.

  • Ageism*
  • Intercultural*

Arab-zozani, M., Mostafazadeh, N., Arab-zozani, Z., Ghoddoosi-Nejad, D., Hassanipour, S. & Soares, J. (2018). The Prevalence of Elder Abuse and Neglect in Iran: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect, 30(5), 408-423.

  • Extent of the phenomenon*
  • Systematic review and meta analysis*

Band-Winterstein, T. (2018). Nurses’ Encounters With Older Adults Engaged in Self-Neglectful Behaviors in the Community: A Qualitative Study. Journal of Applied Gerontology, 37(8), 965–989.

  • Community dwelling*
  • Self neglect*

Barber, S. J. & Tan, S. C. (2018). Ageism Affects the Future Time Perspective of Older Adults. Geropsych: The Journal of Gerontopsychology and Geriatric Psychiatry, 31(3), 115-126.

  • Ageism*
  • Consequences (en)*

Baumbusch, J., Puurveen, G., Phinney, A., Beaton, MD. & Leblanc, M-E. (2018). Family members’ experiences and management of resident-to-resident abuse in long-term residential care. Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect, 30(5), 385-401.

  • Institution*
  • Older adults to older adults mistreatment*

Beach, S. R., Schulz, R. & Sneed, R. (2018). Associations Between Social Support, Social Networks, and Financial Exploitation in Older Adults. Journal of Applied Gerontology, 37(8), 990–1011.

  • Financial mistreatment*
  • Risk factors and vulnerability*

Belisário, M. S., Dias, F. A., Pegorari, M. S., Paiva, M. D., Ferreira, P. S., Corradini, F. A. & Tavares, D. S. (2018). Cross-Sectional Study on the Association Between Frailty and Violence Against Community-Dwelling Elderly People in Brazil. Sao Paulo Medical Journal, 136(1), 10-19.

  • Community dwelling*
  • Intercultural*
  • Risk factors and vulnerability*

Benbow, S. M., Bhattacharyya, S. & Kingston, P. (2018). What’s in a name? Family violence involving older adults. Journal of Adult Protection, 20(5), 187–192.

  • Definition (en)*
  • Family violence*

Bobitt, J., Kuhne, J., Carter, J., Whittier Eliason, S. & Twomey, M. (2018). Builing the Adult Protective Services System of Tomorrow: The Role of the APS National Voluntary Consensus Guidelines. Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect, 30(1), 93-101.

  • Interdisciplinary, interprofessional, intersectorial*
  • Practice guidelines*

Bonnery, A-M. et Michot, P. (2018). Maltraitance : des mots aux maux. La revue de gériatrie, 43(5), 298-301.

  • Interdisciplinary, interprofessional, intersectorial*
  • Training*

Booker, J., Breaux, M., Abada, S., Xia, R. & Burntt, J. (2018). Assessment of Older Adults' Satisfaction with Adult Protective Services Investigation and Assistance. Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect, 30(1), 64-74.

  • Community dwelling*
  • Self neglect*

Bows, H. (2018). Sexual Violence Against Older People: A Review of the Empirical Literature. Trauma, Violence & Abuse, 19(5), 567–583.

  • Research*
  • Sexual mistreatment*

Burnes, D., Connolly, M. T., Hamilton, R. & Lachs, M. (2018).The Feasibility of Goal Attainment Scaling to Measure Case Resolution in Elder Abuse & Neglect Adult Protective Services Intervention. Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect, 30(3), 209-222.

  • Intervention (en)*
  • Validated tools*

Burnes, D., Lachs, M. S. & Pillemer, K. (2018). Addressing the measurment challenge in elder abuse interventions: need for a severity framework. Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect, 30(5), 402-407.

  • Intervention (en)*
  • Measure*

Carey, C., Hodges, J. & Webb, J., K. (2018). Changes in State Legislation and the Impact on Elder Financial Fraud and Exploitation. Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect, 30(4), 309-319.

  • Financial mistreatment*
  • Laws and legal aspects*
  • Validated tools*

Caspi, E. (2018). The Circumstances Surrounding the Death of 105 Elders as a Result of Resident-to-Resident Incidents in Dementia in Long-Term Care Homes. Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect, 30(4), 284-308.

  • Institution*
  • Older adults to older adults mistreatment*
  • Research*

Chang, M. (2018). Comparative Study on Subjective Experience of Elder Abuse Between Older Korean Immigrants in the United States and Older Koreans in Korea. International Journal of Aging and Human Development, 0(0), 1-24.

  • Extent of the phenomenon*
  • Intercultural*
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