Yon, Y., Mikton, C., Gassoumis, Z. D. & Wilber, K. H. (2017).The Prevalence of Self-Reported Elder Abuse Among Older Women in Community Settings: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Trauma, Violence & Abuse, 1-15.
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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Burnes, D. (2016). Community elder mistreatment intervention with capable older adults: Toward a conceptual practice model. The Gerontologist, 57(3), 409-416.
Donder, L. D., Lang, G., Ferreira-Alves, J., Penhale, B., Tamutiene, I. & Luoma, M-L. (2016). Risk factors of severity of abuse against older women in the home setting: A multinational European study. Journal of Women and Aging, 28(6), 540-554.
Themes:
Community-based*, gender* and risk factors and vulnerability*
Dong, X., R. Chen, R. & Simon, M.A. (2016). Elder mistreatment in U.S. community-dwelling Chinese older women. Violence Against Women 22(9), 1097-1112.
Themes:
Community-based*, gender* and intercultural*
Brossoie, N. & Roberto, K. (2015). Community Professionals' Response to Intimate Partner Violence Against Rural Older Women. Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect, 27, 470-488.
Leung, D. Y., Lo, S. K. & al. (2015). Prevalence and correlates of abuse screening items among community-dwelling Hong Kong Chinese older adults. Geriatrics and Gerontology International, 17, 150-160.
Lafferty, A., Treacy, M. P. & Fealy, G. (2013). The support experiences of older people who have been abused in Ireland. Journal of Adult Protection, 15(6), 290-300.
Themes:
Community-based*
Begley, E., O'Brien, M., Anand Carter, J., Killick, C. & Taylor, B. (2012). Older people's views of support services in response to elder abuse in communities across Ireland. Quality in Ageing & Older Adults, 13(1), 48-59.
Themes:
Community-based*
Proehl, R. A. (2012). Protecting our elders: An interfaith coalition to address elder abuse. Journal of Religion, Spirituality and Aging, 24(3), 249-266.
Shilling, D. (2012). First Ohio elder abuse prevention shelter opens. Victimization of the Elderly & Disabled, 14(6), 91-91.
Themes:
Community-based* and intervention*