Cohen, M. & Shinan-Altman, S. (2011). A cross-cultural study of nursing aides’ attitudes to elder abuse in nursing homes. International Psychogeriatrics, 23(8), 1213-1221.
Themes:
Institution* and intercultural*
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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Dong, X., Chang, E-S., Wong, E., Wong, B. & Simon, M.A. (2011). How do U.S. Chinese older adults view elder mistreatment ? Finding from a community-based participatory research study. Journal of Aging & Health, 23(2), 289-312.
Themes:
Definition*, financial mistreatment* and intercultural*
Horsford, S.R., Parra-Cardona, J.R., Post, L.A. & Schiamberg, L. (2011). Elder abuse and neglect in African American families : informing practice based on ecological and cultural frameworks. Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect, 23(1), 75-88.
Themes:
Intercultural* and intervention*
Kanno, H. & Ai, A. L. (2011). Japanese Approach to Elder Abuse: Implications for Prevention in Emerging Developed Countries. Indian Journal of Gerontology, 25(4), 516-531.
Themes:
Intercultural*, prevention* and public policies*
Lai, D.W.L. (2011). Abuse and neglect experienced by aging Chinese in Canada. Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect, 23(4), 326-347.
Themes:
Intercultural*
Lee, H.Y., Yoon, H.S., Shin, N. Moon, J.Y., Kwon, J. H., Park, E.S., Nam, R., Kang, S.B. & Park, K.H. (2011). Perception of elder mistreatment and its link to help-seeking intention: A comparison of elderly Korean and Korean American immigrants. Clinical Gerontologist, 34(4), 287-304.
Themes:
Financial mistreatment* and intercultural*
Smyer, T. & Clark, M.C. (2011). A cultural paradox: elder abuse in the Native American community. Home Health Care Management & Practice, 23(3), 201-206.
Themes:
Intercultural*
Tilse, C., Wilson, J., Rosenman, L., Morrison, D. & McCawley, A.-l. (2011). Managing older people's money: Assisted and substitute decision making in residential aged-care. Ageing and Society, 31(1), 93-109.
Themes:
Financial mistreatment* and intercultural*
Beach, S.R., Schulz, R., Castle, N. G. & Rosen, J. (2010). Financial exploitation and psychological mistreatment among older adults : Differences between African Americans and non-African Americans in population-based survey. The Gerontologist, 50(6), 744-757.
Coelho, L., Ribeiro, T., Dias, R., Santos, A. & Magalhães, T. (2010). Elder homicide in the north of Portugal. Journal of Forensic And Legal Medicine, 17(7), 383-387.
Themes:
Consequences*, intercultural* and physical mistreatment*