Walsh, C.A., Olson, J., Ploeg, J., Lohfeld, L. & MacMillan, H. L.(2011). Elder abuse and oppression: Voices of marginalized elders. Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect, 23(1), 17-42.
Themes:
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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Yan, E. & Kwok, T. (2011). Abuse of older Chinese with dementia by family caregivers: An inquiry into the role of caregiver burden. International Journal of Geriatrics Psychiatry, 26(5), 527-535.
Themes:
Risk factors and vulnerability*
Zhang, Z., Schiamberg, L. B., Oehmke, J., Barboza, G. E., Griffore, R. J., Post, L. A. & Mastin, T. (2011). Neglect of older adults in Michigan nursing homes. Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect, 23(1), 58-74.
Ben Natan, M., & Ariela, L. (2010). Study of factors that affect abuse of older people in nursing homes. Nursing Management (Harrow, London, England: 1994), 17(8), 20‑24.
Themes:
Institution* and risk factors and vulnerability*
Biggs, S. & Goergen, T. (2010). Theoretical development in elder abuse and neglect. Ageing International, 35(3), 167-170.
Themes:
Risk factors and vulnerability*
Brozowski, K. & Hall, D. R. (2010). Aging and risk: Physical and sexual abuse of elders in Canada. Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 25(7), 1183-1199.
Beaulieu, M. & Crevier, M. (2010). Contrer la maltraitance et promouvoir la bientraitance des personnes aînées. Gérontologie et société, 133(2), 69-87.
Cornes, M., Manthorpe, J. & Haselden, N. (2010). Rural dimensions of elder abuse: Contributions to the No Secrets review from rural older people. Journal of Adult Protection, 12(3), 20-29.
Themes:
Risk factors and vulnerability*
Devigne, M. (2010). Produire la bientraitance. Gérontologie et Société, 133(2), 145-157.
Themes:
Risk factors and vulnerability*
Dong, X., Beck, T. & Simon, M. A. (2010). The associations of gender, depression and elder mistreatment in a community-dwelling Chinese population: The modifying effect of social support. Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics, 50(2), 202-208.
Themes:
Risk factors and vulnerability*