Li, T. F., Xu, Y., Li, J. W., He, Y. K., Liang, Y. T., Jiang, G. Q., ... & Li, J. (2025). Machine learning‐enabled risk prediction of self‐neglect among community‐dwelling older adults in China. Psychogeriatrics, 25(1), e13241. https://doi.org/10.1111/psyg.13241
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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Mao, Q., Huang, Z., & Zhang, L. (2025). The prevalence of self‐neglect among older adults: A systematic review and meta‐analysis. International journal of nursing knowledge. https://doi.org/10.1111/2047-3095.12503
Özmete, E., Hoş, H. Y., Duru, S., & Pak, M. (2025). Prevalence and associated risk factors of elder self-neglect among community-dwelling older adults in Turkey. Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect, 37(2), 132-149.https://doi.org/10.1080/08946566.2025.2478384
Themes:
Risk factors and vulnerability* and self neglect*
Öztürk, Z., Bahçecioğlu Turan, G., & Donmez, O. (2025). Analysis of the relationship between self-neglect and spiritual well-being in older adults. Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect, 37(2), 181-195. https://doi.org/10.1080/08946566.2024.2440719
Qi, Y., Xie, Z., Xu, L., Jiang, S., Chen, Y., Wang, Y., ... & Dong, C. (2025). Development and validation of the self-neglect questionnaire for Chinese hospitalized older adults. Geriatric Nursing, 61, 278-286.https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.gerinurse.2024.10.073
Sert, E. N., & Ilgaz, A. (2025). Successful Aging and Self‐Neglect Among Community‐Dwelling Older People. Public Health Nursing, 42(1), 44-53. https://doi.org/10.1111/phn.13439
Themes:
Risk factors and vulnerability* and self neglect*
Tan, Y., Huang, Z., Wang, Y., Huang, X., & Hu, B. (2025). Mediating role of psychological resilience in the relationship between self-neglect and frailty among older adults. Geriatric Nursing, 62, 168-174.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gerinurse.2025.01.019
Themes:
Risk factors and vulnerability* and self neglect*
Wang, Y., Zhang, K., Ruan, H., Niu, X., Zhang, J., Chen, Y., & Tao, H. (2025). Prevalence and Factors Associated With Elder Self-Neglect Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study. Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 51(3), 45-54.https://dx.doi.org/10.3928/00989134-20250103-01
Themes:
Risk factors and vulnerability* and self neglect*
Yamaç, S. U., & Gürsoy, M. Y. (2025). Self-neglect, frailty and depression among older women living in Southern Türkiye.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-22778-1
Zhang, M., & Zhang, X. (2025). Self-neglect in older adults: an evolutionary concept analysis. International Journal of Nursing Studies Advances, 100350. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnsa.2025.100350