Young, L. M. (2014). Elder physical abuse. Clinics in Geriatric Medicine, 30(4), 761-768.
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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Yussuf, A. J. & Baiyewu, O. (2014). Elder abuse and neglect in Zaria northern Nigeria. The Nigerian Postgraduate Medical Journal, 21(2), 171-176.
Themes:
Intercultural* and risk factors and vulnerability*
Bond, M. C. & Butler, K.H. (2013). Elder abuse and neglect: definitions, epidemiology, and approaches to emergency department screening. Clinics in Geriatric Medicine, 29(1), 257-273.
Burnes, D. R., Rizzo, V. M. & Courtney, E. (2013). Elder Abuse and Neglect Risk Alleviation in Protective Services. Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 28(1), 2091-2113.
Themes:
Risk factors and vulnerability*
Corson, T. R. & Nadash, P. (2013). Providing Long Term Care for Sex Offenders: Liabilities and Responsibilities. Journal Of The American Medical Directors Association, 14(11), 787-790.
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.
Dong, X. & Simon, M.A. (2013). Elder abuse as a risk factor for hospitalization in older persons. JAMA Internal Medicine, 173(10), 911-917.
Themes:
Institution* and risk factors and vulnerability*
Do Rosário de Menezes, M., Bastos Alves, M., dos Santos Souza, A., Almeida da Silva, V., Nunes da Silva, E. & Souza Oliveira, C. M. (2013). Agressive Behavior in the Relationship Between Old and the Family Caregiver in Dementials. Ciencia, Cuidado E Saude, 12(4), 744-751.
Themes:
Risk factors and vulnerability*
Goergen, T. & Beaulieu, M. (2013). Critical concepts in elder abuse research. International Psychogeriatrics, First view article, 1-12.
Themes:
Definition*, research* and risk factors and vulnerability*
Hernandez-Tejada, A., Amstadter, A., Muzzy, W. & Acierno, R.(2013). The national elder mistreatment study: Race and ethnicity findings. Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect, 25(4), 281-293.
Themes:
Intercultural* and risk factors and vulnerability*