Morin, L. (2015). Maltraitance des personnes âgées : une revue systématique inédite trace des perspectives pour la pratique clinique. La Revue de Gériatrie, 40(5), 299.
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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Teaster, P., Ramsey-Klawsnik, H., Abner, E. & Kim., S. (2015). The Sexual Victimization of Older Women Living in Nursing Homes. Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect, 27, 392-409.
Themes:
Gender*, institution* and sexual mistreatment*
Cannell, M. B., Manini, T., Spence-Almaguer, E., Maldonado-Molina, M. & Andresen, E. M. (2014). U.S. population estimates and correlates of sexual abuse of community-dwelling older adults. Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect, 26(4), 398-413.
Finfgeld-Connett, D. (2014). Intimate Partner Abuse Among Older Women: Qualitative Systematic Review. Clinical Nursing Research, 23(6), 664-683.
Nóbrega Pinto, A., Rodrigues, F., Dinis-Oliveira, R. J. & Magalhães, T. (2014). Sexual Offenses Against Elderly People: Forensic Evaluation and Judicial Outcome. Journal Of Elder Abuse And Neglect, 26(2), 189-204.
Themes:
Research* and sexual mistreatment*
Speck, P. M., Hartig, M. T., Likes, W., Bowdre, T., Carney, A. Y., Ekroos, R. A. & Faugno, D. K. (2014). Case series of sexual assault in older persons. Clinics in Geriatric Medicine, 30(4), 779-806.
Themes:
Risk factors and vulnerability* and sexual mistreatment*
Corson, T. R. & Nadash, P. (2013). Providing Long Term Care for Sex Offenders: Liabilities and Responsibilities. Journal Of The American Medical Directors Association, 14(11), 787-790.
Scriver, S., Mears, E. & Wallace, I. (2013). Older women and sexual violence: recognising and supporting survivors. Journal of Adult Protection, 15(6), 301-316.
Themes:
Research* and sexual mistreatment*
Speak, P. M., Kennedy, B. L., Henry, N. D. & Ernst, E. J. (2013). Analysis of Possible Sexual Assault of Abuse in a 67-Year-Old Female With Early Dementia Post-Brain Attack. Advanced Emergency Nursing Journal, 35(3), 217-239.
Connolly, M.-T. & Breckman, R. (2012). The Sexual Revolution's Last Frontier: How Silence About Sex Undermines Health, Well-Being, and Safety in Old Age. Generations, 36(3), 43-52.
Themes:
Sexual mistreatment*