Phelan, A. (2008). Elder abuse, ageism, human rights and citizenship: implications for nursing discourse. Nursing Inquiry, 15(4), 320–329.
Themes:
Ageism*, hospital settings* and mistreatment in general
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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Burgess, A. W., Ramsey-Klawsnik, H., & Gregorian, S. B. (2008). Comparing Routes of Reporting in Elder Sexual Abuse Cases. Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect, 20(4), 336 352.
Themes:
Reporting* and sexual mistreatment*
Cox, K. (2008). The application of crime science to the prevention of elder abuse. British Journal of Nursing, 17(13), 850-854.
Themes:
Risk factors and vulnerability*
Dong, X. & Simon, M. A. (2008). Is greater social support a protective factor against elder mistreatment? Gerontology, 54(6), 381-388.
Themes:
Risk factors and vulnerability*
Ferreira, M. & Lindgren, P. (2008). Elder abuse and neglect in South Africa: A case of marginalization, disrespect, exploitation and violence. Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect, 20(2), 91-107.
Themes:
Risk factors and vulnerability*
Fischer, H. R., Houchen, B. J. & Ferguson-Ramos, L. (2008). Professional boundaries violations: Case studies from a regulatory perspective. Nursing Administration Quarterly, 32(4), 317-323.
Themes:
Risk factors and vulnerability*
Lithwick, M., Beaulieu, M., Gravel, S. & Straka, SM. (2008). The mistreatment of older adults: perpetrator-victim and interventions. Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect, 11(4), 95-112
Themes:
Intervention*
Gernet, I. & Chekroun, F. (2008). Travail et genèse de la violence : À propos des soins aux personnes âgées. Travailler, 2(20), 41-59.
Themes:
Risk factors and vulnerability*
Jett, K. (2008) Frailty, vulnerability and elder mistreatment. In Ebersole, P., Hess, P., Touhy, T. A., Jett, K. & Luggen A. S. Toward Healthy Aging, Human Needs & Nursing Response. Seventh edition, St-Louis: Mosby/Elsevier, pp. 449-459.
Themes:
Risk factors and vulnerability*
Nahmiash, D. & Schwartz, R. (2008). A community response to financial abuse of older adults. Indian Journal of Gerontology, 22(3/4), 265-290.
Themes:
Community-based* and financial mistreatment*