Moye, J., Marson, D. C. & Edelstein, B. (2013). Assessment of Capacity in an Aging Society. American Psychologist, 68(3), 158-171.
Themes:
Intervention*
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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Riendeau, A. & Beaulieu, M. (2013a). Intervenir pour contrer la maltraitance envers les aînés vivant à domicile : Glossaire des 15 principaux enjeux identifiés au Québec. Vie et vieillissement, 11(2), 36-42.
Themes:
Ethical Issues* and intervention*
Mysyuk, Y., Westendorp, R.G.J. & Lindenberg, J. (2013). Framing abuse: explaining the incidence, perpetuation, and intervention in elder abuse. International Psychogeriatrics, First view article, 1-8.
Themes:
Extent of the phenomenon* and intervention*
Nakanishi, M., Nakashima, T., Sakata, N., Tsuchiya, N. & Takizawa, K. (2013). Community-Based System, Reports, and Substantiated Cases of Elder Abuse: Disparities Between Municipalities and Relating Factors in Japan. Journal of Aging & Social Policy, 25(3), 234-247.
Themes:
Detection and identification* and intervention*
Nisbet, R. J. (2013). A practical guide to safeguarding. Nursing & Residential Care, 15(1), 45-48.
Themes:
Intervention*
Norris, D., Fancey, P., Power, E. & Ross, P. (2013). The critical-ecological framework: Advancing knowledge, practice, and policy on older adult abuse. Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect, 25(1), 40-55.
Rudnick, J. D. & Teaster, P. B. (2013). Elder Abuse and Neglect: A Survey of Clergy Awareness, Knowledge, and Intervention Preferences. Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect, 25(4), 323-338.
Themes:
Intervention*
Sandmoe, A. & Kirkevold, M. (2013). Identifying and handling abused older clients in community care: the perspectives of nurse managers. International Journal of Older People Nursing, 8(2), 83-92.
Themes:
Detection and identification* and intervention*
Schillerstrom, J. E., Birkenfeld, E. M., Yu, A. S., Le, M.-P. T., Goldstein, D. J. & Royall, D. R. (2013). Neuropsychological Correlates of Performance Based Functional Status in Elder Adult Protective Services Referrals for Capacity Assessments. Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect, 25(4), 294-304.
Themes:
Intervention*
Shankardass, M. K. (2013). Addressing elder abuse: Review of societal responses in India and selected Asian countries. International Psychogeriatrics, 25(8), 1229-1234.