Atim, L. M., Kaggwa, M. M., Mamum, M. A., Kule, M., Ashaba, S., & Maling, S. (2023). Factors associated with elder abuse and neglect in rural Uganda: A cross-sectional study of community older adults attending an outpatient clinic. PloS one, 18(2), e0280826. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0280826
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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Andrade, F. M. D., Machado, Í. E., Freitas, M. I. F., Souza, M. F. M., & Malta, D. C. (2023). Patterns of abuse of elderly people in Brazil: analysis of notifications. Cadernos de saude publica, 39(1), e00075722. https://doi.org/10.1590/0102-311XEN075722
Almarwani, M. (2023). Does Ageism Exist Among Multidisciplinary Rehabilitation Students? Predictors of Attitudes Toward Older Adults. Journal of multidisciplinary healthcare, 16, 181–189. https://doi.org/10.2147/JMDH.S398994
Themes:
Ageism*, prevention* and risk factors and vulnerability*
Allué-Sierra, L., Antón-Solanas, I., Rodríguez-Roca, B., Anguas-Gracia, A., Echániz-Serrano, E., Fernández-Rodrigo, M. T., Navas-Ferrer, C., Subirón-Valera, A. B., Urcola-Pardo, F., & Satústegui-Dordá, P. J. (2023). Ageism and nursing students, past or reality?: A systematic review. Nurse education today, 122, 105739. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nedt.2023.105739
Themes:
Ageism*, extent of the phenomenon* and gender*
Adames, H. Y., Chavez-Dueñas, N. Y., Vasquez, M. J. T., & Pope, K. S. (2023). Assessing and responding to possible abuse of older, vulnerable, and dependent adults and adults with disabilities. In Succeeding as a therapist: How to create a thriving practice in a changing world. (pp. 135–139). American Psychological Association.
Ethier, A. & Carrier, A. (2023). STRATEGIES TO ACCESS HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES FOR ENGLISH-SPEAKING OLDER ADULTS IN QUEBEC: A QUALITATIVE CASE STUDY. Canadian Social Work Review / Revue canadienne de service social, 40(1), 5–27. https://doi.org/10.7202/1100660ar
Themes:
Mistreatment in general
Lapierre, S., Chauvette, S., Bolduc, L., Adams-Lemieux, M., Boller, B., & Desjardins, S. (2023). Character Strengths and Resilience in Older Adults during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Canadian Journal on Aging / La Revue canadienne du vieillissement 42(3), 455–465. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0714980823000089
Themes:
COVID-19* and mistreatment in general
Lepage, A.-A., Lapierre, S., Beaulieu, M. & Aubin, G. (2023). Bien-être psychosocial de femmes âgées ayant vécu un épisode de maltraitance. Revue québécoise de psychologie, 44(1), 5–25. https://doi.org/10.7202/1100435ar
Themes:
Consequences* and mistreatment in general
Moreau, A. & Dallaire, B. (2023). PROBLÉMATIQUE D’ACCUMULATION CHEZ LES PERSONNES ÂGÉES : UNE ÉTUDE QUALITATIVE DES INTERACTIONS ENTRE LES PERSONNES ACCUMULATRICES, LES PERSONNES PROCHES AIDANTES ET LES AUTRES ACTEURS IMPLIQUÉS. Canadian Social Work Review / Revue canadienne de service social, 40(1), 67–93. https://doi.org/10.7202/1100663ar
Themes:
Caregivers* and self neglect*
Provencher, V., Mailhot-Bisson, D., D’Amours, M., Grenier, A., Obradovic, N. & Brousseau, A. A. (2023). Déploiement d’un service d’urgence gériatrique : étude qualitative sur la perception des intervenants. Soins d’urgence, 4(1), 34–42. https://doi.org/10.7202/1100464ar
Themes:
Intervention*, mistreatment in general and prevention*