Dong, X., Chen, R. & Simon, M. A. (2014). Elder abuse and dementia: A review of the research and health policy. Health Affairs (Project Hope), 33(4), 642-649.
Themes:
Public policies*, research* and risk factors and vulnerability*
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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Dong, X. & Denis, A. (2014). A population-based study of physical function and risk for elder abuse reported to social service agency: Findings from the Chicago Health and Aging Project. Journal of Applied Gerontology, 33(7), 808-830.
Themes:
Risk factors and vulnerability*
Dong, X. & Simon, M. A. (2014). Vulnerability Risk Index Profile for elder abuse in a community-dwelling population. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, 62(1), 10-15.
Dong, X., Simon, M.A., Beck, T. & Evans, D. (2014). Decline in cognitive function and elder mistreatment: findings from the Chicago Health and Aging Project. American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 22(6), 598-605.
Themes:
Risk factors and vulnerability*
Dong, X., Simon, M. & Evans, D. (2014). A population-based study of physical function and risk for elder abuse reported to Social Service Agency: Findings from the Chicago Health and Aging Project. Journal of Applied Gerontology, 33(7), 808-830.
Themes:
Risk factors and vulnerability*
Dong, X. & Simon, M. A. (2013). Association between elder self-neglect and hospice utilization in a community population. Archives Of Gerontology & Geriatrics, 56(1), 192-198.
Themes:
Self neglect*
Dong, X. & Simon, M. A. (2013). Association between Reported Elder Abuse and Rates of Admission to Skilled Nursing Facilities: Findings from a Longitudinal Population-Based Cohort Study. Gerontology, 59(5), 464-472.
Themes:
Reporting* and research*
Dong, X. & Simon, M. A. (2013). Urban and rural variations in the characteristics associated with elder mistreatment in a community-dwelling chinese population. Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect, 25(2), 97-125.
Themes:
Self neglect*
Dong, X. (2012). Advancing the Field of Elder Abuse: Future Directions and Policy Implications. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, 60(11), 2151-2156.
Themes:
Public policies*
Dong, X. (2012). Future directions for elder abuse : Advancing research, education, and training, and continuing policy efforts. National Academiy on an Aging Society. Public Policy & Aging Report, 22(1), 37-41.
Themes:
Prevention*