Mysyuk, Y., Westendorp, R. G. J. & Lindenberg, J. (2013). Added value of elder abuse definitions: a review. Ageing Research Reviews, 12(1), 50-57.
Themes:
Definition* 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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Naugthton, C., Drennan, J., Lyons, I. & Lafferty, A. (2013). The relationship between older people's awarness of the term elder abuse and actual experiences of elder abuse. International Psychogeriatrics, First view article, 1-10.
Themes:
Definition*, detection and identification* and prevention*
Navarro, A. E., Gassoumis, Z. D. & Wilber, K. H. (2013). Holding Abusers Accountable: An Elder Abuse Forensic Center Increases Criminal Prosecution of Financial Exploitation. Gerontologist, 53(2), 303-312.
Themes:
Definition* and risk factors and vulnerability*
Ploeg, J., Lohfeld, L. & Walsh, C. A. (2013). What Is "Elder Abuse"? Voices From the Margin: The Views of Underrepresented Canadian Older Adults. Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect, 25(5), 396-424.
Themes:
Definition*
Shankardass, M. K. (2013). Addressing elder abuse: Review of societal responses in India and selected Asian countries. International Psychogeriatrics, 25(8), 1229-1234.
Zhan, L. (2013). Aging and quality of life. Macau Journal Of Nursing, 12(2), 28-35.
Themes:
Definition*
Anetzberger, G. J. (2012). An Update on the Nature and Scope of Elder Abuse. Generations, 36(3), 12-20.
Castle, N. (2012). Resident-to-resident abuse in nursing homes as reported by nurse aides. Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect, 24(4), 340-356.
Johnson, F. (2012). Problems with the term and concept of « abuse » : Critical reflections on the Scottish adult support and protection study. British Journal of social work, 42(5), 833-850.
Themes:
Definition*
Harbison, J., Coughlan, S., Beaulieu, M., Karabanow, J., VanderPlaat, M., Wildeman, S. & Wexler, E. (2012). Understanding “Elder Abuse and Neglect”: A Critique of Assumptions Underpinning Responses to the Mistreatment and Neglect of Older People. Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect. 24(2), 88-103.
