Brugnolli, A., Canzan, F., Mortari, L., Saiani, L., Ambrosi, E., & Debiasi, M. (2020). The Effectiveness of Educational Training or Multicomponent Programs to Prevent the Use of Physical Restraints in Nursing Home Settings: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Experimental Studies. International journal of environmental research and public health, 17(18), 6738. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17186738
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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Burnes, D., Acierno, R., & Hernandez-Tejada, M. (2019). Help-Seeking Among Victims of Elder Abuse: Findings From the National Elder Mistreatment Study. Journals of Gerontology Series B: Psychological Sciences & Social Sciences, 74(5), 891–896.
Dauenhauer, J., Heffernan, K., Caccamise, P. L., Granata, A., Calamia, L., Siebert-Konopko, T., & Mason, A. (2019). Preliminary Outcomes From a Community-Based Elder Abuse Risk and Evaluation Tool. Journal of Applied Gerontology, 38(10), 1445–1471.
Themes:
Prevention* and validated tools and practice guidelines*
Guruge, S., Sidani, S., Matsuoka, A., Man, G., & Pirner, D. (2019). Developing a comprehensive understanding of elder abuse prevention in immigrant communities: a comparative mixed methods study protocol. BMJ Open, 9(1).
Themes:
Intercultural* and prevention*
Meyer, K., Yonashiro-Cho, J., Gassoumis, Z. D., Mosqueda, L., Han, S. D., & Wilber, K. H. (2019). What Can Elder Mistreatment Researchers Learn About Primary Prevention From Family Violence Intervention Models? Gerontologist, 59(4), 601–609.
Themes:
Intervention* and prevention*
Rosen, T., Makaroun, L. K., Conwell, Y., & Betz, M. (2019). Violence In Older Adults: Scope, Impact, Challenges, And Strategies For Prevention. Health Affairs, 38(10), 1630–1637.
Themes:
Prevention* and risk factors and vulnerability*
Shao, J., Zhang, Q., Ren, Y., Li, X., & Lin, T. (2019). Why are older adults victims of fraud? Current knowledge and prospects regarding older adults’ vulnerability to fraud. Journal Of Elder Abuse & Neglect, 31(3), 225–243.
Touza, C., & Prado, C. (2019). Prevention of elder abuse in long-term care facilities. Educational Gerontology, 45(8), 530–546.
Themes:
Living environments* and prevention*
Halicka, M., Halicki, J., Kramkowska, E. & Szafranek, A. (2018). Suggestions for Prevention Measures Based on Polish Research Concerning Older Victims of Domestic Violence. British Journal of Social Work, 48(4), 982–999.
Themes:
Intervention*, intimate partner violence* and prevention*
Beaulieu, M., Bédard-Lessard, J., Carbonneau, H., Éthier, S., Fortier, J., Morin, C., … Salles, M. (2018). The Contribution of Canadian Non-Profit Organisations in Countering Material and Financial Mistreatment of Older Adults. British Journal of Social Work, 48(4), 943–961.
Themes:
Community-based*, detection and identification* and prevention*