Atim, L. M., Kaggwa, M. M., Mamum, M. A., Kule, M., Ashaba, S., & Maling, S. (2023). Factors associated with elder abuse and neglect in rural Uganda: A cross-sectional study of community older adults attending an outpatient clinic. PloS one, 18(2), e0280826. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0280826
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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Andrade, F. M. D., Machado, Í. E., Freitas, M. I. F., Souza, M. F. M., & Malta, D. C. (2023). Patterns of abuse of elderly people in Brazil: analysis of notifications. Cadernos de saude publica, 39(1), e00075722. https://doi.org/10.1590/0102-311XEN075722
Almarwani, M. (2023). Does Ageism Exist Among Multidisciplinary Rehabilitation Students? Predictors of Attitudes Toward Older Adults. Journal of multidisciplinary healthcare, 16, 181–189. https://doi.org/10.2147/JMDH.S398994
Themes:
Ageism*, prevention* and risk factors and vulnerability*
Adames, H. Y., Chavez-Dueñas, N. Y., Vasquez, M. J. T., & Pope, K. S. (2023). Assessing and responding to possible abuse of older, vulnerable, and dependent adults and adults with disabilities. In Succeeding as a therapist: How to create a thriving practice in a changing world. (pp. 135–139). American Psychological Association.
Beaulieu, M. & Cadieux Genesse, J. (2022). Maltraitance organisationnelle dans les CHSLD : la réponse du gouvernement du Québec en contexte de crise sanitaire. Lien social et Politiques, (88), 172–193. https://doi.org/10.7202/1090986ar
Farhat, S. M. M., Berbiche, D., & Vasiliadis, H. M. (2022). Family Violence Associated with Self-Rated Health, Satisfaction With Life, and Health Service Use in Primary Care Older Adults. Journal of interpersonal violence, 37(5-6), 2487–2509. https://doi.org/10.1177/0886260520938513
Morin, C., Lepage, C. et Pilote, S. (2022). Regard vers les tribunaux à la suite de l’adoption de la Loi visant à lutter contre la maltraitance envers les aînés et toute autre personne majeure en situation de vulnérabilité. Les cahiers de droit, 63(1), 271-300.
Guay, M., Dubois, M-F., Corrada, M., Lapointes-Garant, M-P. & Kawas, C. (2014). Exponential Increases in the Prevalence of Disability in the Oldest Old : A Canadian National Survey. Gerontology, 60, 395-401.
Badenes-Ribera, L., Fabris, M. A., & Longobardi, C. (2021). Elder Mistreatment in an Italian Population: Prevalence and Correlates. International Journal of Aging & Human Development, 92(1), 83–99.
Chang, E.-S., & Levy, B. R. (2021). High prevalence of elder abuse during the covid-19 pandemic: Risk and resilience factors. The American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry.