Lamura – Research Chair on Mistreatment of Older Adults

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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Melchiorre, MG., Di Rosa, M., Lamura, G., Torres-Gonzales, F., Lindert, J., Stankunas, M., &… Soares, J.J.F. (2016). Abuse of Older Men in Seven European Countries: A Multilevel Approach in the Framework of an Ecological Model. PLoS ONE, 11(1).

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.

Themes: Definition*, extent of the phenomenon*, intercultural* and risk factors and vulnerability*

Melchiorre, M.G., Chiatti. C. & Lamura, G. (2012). Tackling the phenomenon of elder abuse in Italy: A review of existing legislation and policies as a learning resource. Educational Gerontology, 38(10), 699-712.

Themes: Intercultural*, interdisciplinary/ interprofessional/ intersectorial* and laws/ rights and freedoms/ legal aspects*

Scientific Watch and summaries

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.