Oosterhof, P. D. (2015). Foreword. Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect, 27(4-5), 277-285.
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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Raja, S., Hasnain, M., Hoersch, M., Gove-Yin, S. & Rajagopalan, C. (2015). Trauma informed care in medicine: current knowledge and future research directions. Family & Community Health, 38(3), 216-226.
Themes:
Consequences*
Sirey, J. A., Berman, J., Salamone, A., DePasquale, A., Halkett, A., Raeifar, E., & ... Raue, P. J. (2015). Feasibility of Integrating Mental Health Screening and Services Into Routine Elder Abuse Practice to Improve Client Outcomes. Journal Of Elder Abuse & Neglect, 27(3), 254-269.
Themes:
Consequences* and intervention*
Bhattacharya, S. & Bhattacharya, S. (2014). What happens to the “hand that rocked the cradle”? A study of elderly abuse in India. Journal Of Adult Protection, 16(3), 166-179.
Park, H. (2014). Living with ‘Hwa-byung’: the psycho-social impact of elder mistreatment on the health and well-being of older people. Aging And Mental Health, 18(1), 125-128.
Themes:
Consequences* and research*
Raja, S., Hoersch, M., Rajagopalan, C. F. & Chang, P. (2014). Treating patients with traumatic life experiences. Journal Of The American Dental Association (JADA), 145(3), 238-245.
Themes:
Consequences*
Soares, J. F., Viitasara, E., Macassa, G., Melchiorre, M. G., Stankunas, M., Lindert, J., & ... Torres-González, F. (2014). The impact of psychological abuse on somatic symptoms: a study of older persons aged 60-84 years. Journal Of Adult Protection, 16(4), 213-231.
Themes:
Consequences* and psychological mistreatment*
Dong, X., Chen, R., Chang, E. S. & Simon, M. (2013). Elder abuse and psychological well-being: A systematic review and implications for research and policy—A mini review. Gerontology, 59(2), 132-142.
Li, W., Min, S., Hui, C., Tao, Z., Zhongqiang, C., Huiyun, X. & Youjie, W. (2013). The Relationship Between Elder Mistreatment and Suicidal Ideation in Rural Older Adults in China. American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 21(10), 1020-1028.
Themes:
Consequences*, intercultural* and risk factors and vulnerability*
Schofield, M. J., Powers, J.R. & Loxton, D. (2013). Mortality and Disability Outcomes of Self-Reported Elder Abuse: A 12-Year Prospective Investigation. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, 61(5), 679-685.
Themes:
Consequences* and risk factors and vulnerability*