Lightfoot, E. & Lee, H. Y. (2014). Elder mistreatment among Asians and Asian Americans: new directions toward prevention, intervention, and policy. Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment and Trauma, 23(1), 1-4.
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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LoFaso, V. M. & Rosen, T. (2014). Medical and laboratory indicators of elder abuse and neglect. Clinics in Geriatric Medicine, 30(4), 713-728.
Themes:
Risk factors and vulnerability*
Malmedal, W., Hammervold, R. & Saveman, B.-I. (2014). The dark side of Norwegian nursing homes: factors influencing inadequate care. Journal of Adult Protection, 16(3), 133-151.
Themes:
Institution* and risk factors and vulnerability*
Managing Resident-to-Resident Elder Mistreatment in Nursing Homes: The SEARCH Approach. (2014). Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing, 45(3), 122-123.
Guay, H. (2014). Abus et maltraitance envers les aînés : quel est l’apport du droit? Revue du Barreau, 73, 263-317.
Mazen, J-N. (2014). Éthique, sécurité et liberté de la personne âgée. Revue générale de droit médical, (51), 273-278.
Themes:
Ethical Issues*
McGarry, J., Simpson, C. & Hinsliff-Smith, K. (2014). An exploration of service responses to domestic abuse among older people: findings from one region of the UK. Journal Of Adult Protection, 16(4), 202-212.
Mead, R. A. (2014). Elder Abuse and Neglect Risk Alleviation in Protective Services. Victimization Of The Elderly & Disabled, 17(1), 5-6.
Themes:
Risk factors and vulnerability*
Melchiorre, M. G., Penhale, B. & Lamura, G. (2014). Understanding Elder Abuse in Italy: perception and prevalence, types and risk factors from a review of the literature. Educational Gerontology, 40(12), 909-931.
Mikolajczak, M. & Gabillaud, C. (2014). Promouvoir une culture de la bientraitance en Ehpad. Soins Gérontologie, (106), 13-17.
Themes:
Institution* and wellness care*