Daly, J.M., Gaskill, K. & Jogerst, G.J. (2011). Essential data elements for reporters of elder abuse. Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect, 23(3), 234-245.
Themes:
Definition* and reporting*
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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Dong, X., Chang, E-S., Wong, E., Wong, B. & Simon, M.A. (2011). How do U.S. Chinese older adults view elder mistreatment ? Finding from a community-based participatory research study. Journal of Aging & Health, 23(2), 289-312.
Themes:
Definition*, financial mistreatment* and intercultural*
Knapp, R. (2011). The impact of interpersonal violence on health care. The Nursing Clinics of North America, 46(4), 465-470.
Themes:
Consequences*, definition* and prevention*
McDonald, L. (2011). Elder abuse and neglect in Canada : The glass is still half full. Canadian Journal on Aging, 30(3), 437-465.
Vetere, P.M. (2011). Elder abuse: what are we missing? Canadian Family Physician, 57(7), 783-785.
Themes:
Definition*
Daly, J. M. & Coffey, A. (2010). Staff perceptions of elder abuse. Nursing Older People, 22(4), 33-37.
Themes:
Definition*
Dixon, J., Manthorpe, J., Biggs, S., Mowlam, A., Tennant, R., Tinker, A. & Mccreadie, C. (2010). Defining elder mistreatment: reflections on the United Kingdom study of abuse and neglect of older people. Aging and Society, 30(3), 403-420.
Themes:
Definition*
Rosen, T., Lachs, M. S. & Pillemer, K. (2010). Sexual aggression between residents in nursing homes: literature synthesis of an underrecognized Problem. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, 58(10), 1970-1979.
Dixon, J., Biggs, S., Tinker, A. Stevens, M. & Lee, L. (2009). Abuse, neglect and lack of dignity in the institutional care of older people : Definitional issues. A report for the Departement of Health and Comic Relief. 1-79.
Themes:
Definition* and institution*
Brook, G. (2008). Elder Abuse and Neglect: Past Endeavours as a Springboard for the Future. Aotearoa New Zealand Social Work Review, 20(3), 44-51.
Themes:
Definition* and public policies*