Rosen, T., Lachs, M. S. & Pillemer, K. (2010). Sexual aggression between residents in nursing homes: literature synthesis of an underrecognized Problem. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, 58(10), 1970-1979.
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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Sifford, K. S. & Bharucha, A. (2010). Benefits and challenges of electronic surveillance in nursing home research. Research in Gerontological Nursing, 3(1), 5-10.
Dehart, D., Webb, J. & Cornman, C. (2009). Prevention of elder mistreatment in nursing homes: competencies for direct-care staff. Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect, 21(4), 360-378.
Themes:
Institution* and prevention*
Dixon, J., Biggs, S., Tinker, A. Stevens, M. & Lee, L. (2009). Abuse, neglect and lack of dignity in the institutional care of older people : Definitional issues. A report for the Departement of Health and Comic Relief. 1-79.
Themes:
Definition* and institution*
Kergoat, M.J. (2009). La personne âgée admise à l’hôpital est-elle victime d’âgisme? Vie et vieillissement, 7(2), 41-48.
Themes:
Ageism* and institution*
Hsieh, H.-F., Wang, J.-J., Yen, M. & Liu, T.-T. (2009). Educational support group in changing caregivers’ psychological elder abuse behaviour toward caring for institutionalized elders. Advances in Health Sciences Education, 14(3), 377-386
McCool, J., Jogerst, G. J., Daly, J. & Xu, Y. (2009). Multidisciplinary reports of nursing home mistreatment. Journal of the American Medical Directors Association, 10(3), 174-180.
Shim, W.S. & Nelson-Becker, H. (2009). Korean Older Intimate Partner Violence Survivors in North America: Cultural Considerations and Practice Recommendations. Journal of Women & Aging, 21(3), 213-228.
Themes:
Institution*
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*
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*