Shearlock, L. & Cambridge, P. (2009). Working effectively with the police in safeguarding vulnerable adults: Sharing experience from Somerset. Journal of Adult Protection, 11(4), 6-19.
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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Shinan-Altman, S. & Cohen, M. (2009). Nursing aides’ attitudes to elder abuse in nursing homes: The effect of work stressors and burnout. The Gerontologist, 49(5), 674-684.
Themes:
Institution* and risk factors and vulnerability*
Bizzini, L. & Rapin, C.-H. (2007). L'âgisme. Une forme de discrimination qui porte préjudice aux personnes âgées et prépare le terrain de la négligence et de la violence. Gérontologie et Société, 123(4), 263-278.
Themes:
Risk factors and vulnerability*
Christiansen, M.A. (2008). Unconscionable : financial exploitation of elderly persons with dementia. Marquette Elder’s Advisor, 9(2), 383-416.
Connel-Carrick, K. & Scannapieco, M. (2008). Adult protective services: State of the workforce and worker development. Gerontology and Geriatrics Education, 29(2), 189-206.
Cox, K. (2008). The application of crime science to the prevention of elder abuse. British Journal of Nursing, 17(13), 850-854.
Themes:
Risk factors and vulnerability*
Daloz, L. (2007). Représentations des soignants négligeants/maltraitants : étude préliminaire sur 21 sujets épuisés en gériatrie. Revue de Gériatrie, 32(9), 653-662.
Themes:
Institution* and risk factors and vulnerability*
Dong, X. & Simon, M. A. (2008). Is greater social support a protective factor against elder mistreatment? Gerontology, 54(6), 381-388.
Themes:
Risk factors and vulnerability*
Ferreira, M. & Lindgren, P. (2008). Elder abuse and neglect in South Africa: A case of marginalization, disrespect, exploitation and violence. Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect, 20(2), 91-107.
Themes:
Risk factors and vulnerability*
Fischer, H. R., Houchen, B. J. & Ferguson-Ramos, L. (2008). Professional boundaries violations: Case studies from a regulatory perspective. Nursing Administration Quarterly, 32(4), 317-323.
Themes:
Risk factors and vulnerability*