Yoon, S., Cummings, S., Nugent, W. R., & Forrest-Bank, S. (2020). Protective factors against suicidal ideation among community-dwelling older adults with experience of spousal physical abuse: Focusing on direct and indirect protections. Aging & Mental Health, 24(11), 1854–1863.
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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Wettstein, A. (2020). [Domestic Violence in Old Age: Prevention and Intervention]. Praxis, 109(10), 801–805.
Themes:
Intervention*, intimate partner violence* and prevention*
Sakis, J. R., & Kennedy, D. B. (2020). Compensation for Resident-To-Resident Attacks in Senior Living Facilities. Elder Law Journal, 27(2), 297–325.
Gray, V. (2020). The Hidden Harm of Elder Abuse. Community Practitioner, 93(3), 48–50.
Themes:
Consequences*, covid-19* and prevention*
Constantino, R. E., Reyes, A. T., Kregg-Byers, C. M., Braxter, B., Scott, P. W., Cobb, J., Hui, V., Ren, D., Kameg, B., Cuevas, P. E. G., Palompon, D. R., Petrie, J., & Palanisamy, B. (2020). Matters of HEARTS: health, experience of abuse, resilience, technology use, and safety of older adults. Educational Gerontology, 46(7), 367–381.
Themes:
Prevention*, social participation* and training*
Burton, C. W., Lee, J.-A., Waalen, A., & Gibbs, L. M. (2020). “Things Are Different Now But”: Older LGBT Adults’ Experiences and Unmet Needs in Health Care. Journal of Transcultural Nursing : Official Journal of the Transcultural Nursing Society, 31(5), 492–501.
Themes:
Hospital settings*, lgbt* and prevention*
Biggar, A., & Hood, A. (2020). Passionate and Pragmatic: A Trio of Advocates Work to Eradicate Elder Abuse. Generations, 44(1), 6–7.
Themes:
Intervention* and prevention*
Axelrod, J., Mosqueda, L., Weissberger, G. H., Nguyen, A. L., Boyle, P. A., Parunakian, E., & Han, S. D. (2020). Frailty and Perceived Financial Exploitation: Findings from the Finance, Cognition, and Health in Elders Study. Gerontology & Geriatric Medicine, 6, 2333721420971073.
Themes:
Financial mistreatment*, intervention* and prevention*
Riffin, C., Wolff, J. L., & Pillemer, K. A. (2021). Assessing and Addressing Family Caregivers’ Needs and Risks in Primary Care. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, 69(2), 432–440.
Themes:
Caregivers* and prevention*
Quan Shuping, Huang Hui’e, GU Xiaowen, Zhang Wenting, & Lai Wenjuan. (2021). Summary of best evidence for preventing elder abuse. Chinese Nursing Research, 35(5), 846–850.
Themes:
Prevention* and risk factors and vulnerability*