Calkins, M. P. (2011). Evidence-based design for dementia: Findings from the past five years. Long-Term Living, 60(1), 42 45.
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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Cambridge, P., Mansell, J., Beadle-Brown, J., Milne, A. & Whelton, B. (2011). A study of adult protection referrals in two local authorities : an overview of finding for managers and practioners. Journal of Adult Protection, 13(5), 238-250.
Conner, T., Prokhorov, A., Page, C., Fang, Y., Xiao, Y. & Post, L.A. (2011). Impairment and abuse of elderly by staff in long-term care in Michigan: Evidence from structural equation modeling. Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 26(1), 21-33.
Themes:
Institution* and risk factors and vulnerability*
Dong, X.Q., Simon, M.A., Beck, T.T., Farran, C., McCann, J.J., Mendes de Leon, C.F., Laumann, E. & Evans D.A. (2011). Elder abuse and mortality : the role of psychological and social wellbeing. Gerontology, 57(6), 549-558.
Themes:
Consequences* and risk factors and vulnerability*
Dong, X., Simon, M., Rajan, K. & Evans, D.A. (2011). Association of cognitive function and risk for elder abuse in a community-dwelling population. Dementia & Geriatric Cognitive Disorders, 32(3), 209-215.
Themes:
Risk factors and vulnerability*
Fitzsimons, N.M., Hagemeister, A.K. & Braun, E.J. (2011). Interpersonal violence against people with disabilities: Understanding the problem from a rural context. Journal of Social Work in Disabilities & Rehabilitation, 10(3), 166-188.
Themes:
Risk factors and vulnerability*
Hatley-Jones, P. (2011). The role of the office of the public guardian in investigations of abuse. Journal of Adult Protection, 13(3), 160-166.
Themes:
Risk factors and vulnerability*
Karch, D. & Nunn, K. C. (2011). Characteristics of Elderly and Other Vulnerable Adult Victims of Homicide by a Caregiver: National Violent Death Reporting System—17 U.S. States, 2003-2007. Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 26(1), 137-157.
Kissal, A. & Beser, A. (2011). Elder abuse and neglect in a population offering care by a primary health care center in Izmir, Turkey. Social Work in Health Care, 50(2), 158-175.
Themes:
Risk factors and vulnerability*
Luo, Y. (2011). Mistreatment and psychological well-being among older adults : Exploring the role of psychosocial resources and deficits. The Journal of Gerontology : Series B : Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences, 66B(2), 217-229.
Themes:
Risk factors and vulnerability*