Van Den Bruele, A. B., Dimachk, M., & Crandall, M. (2019). Elder Abuse. Clinics in Geriatric Medicine, 35(1), 103–113.
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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Yi, Q., Honda, J., & Hohashi, N. (2019). Development and Validity Testing of an Assessment Tool for Domestic Elder Abuse. Nursing Research, 27(2), e12.
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*
Crockett, C., Cooper, B. & Brandl, B. (2018). Intersectional Stigma and Late-Life Intimate-Partner and Sexual Violence: How Social Workers Can Bolster Safety and Healing for Older Survivors. British Journal of Social Work, 48(4), 1000–1013.
Themes:
Ageism*, intimate partner violence* and sexual mistreatment*
Curry, S. J., Krist, A. H., Owens, D. K., Barry, M. J., Caughey, A. B., Davidson, K. W., &… Epling, J. W., Jr. (2018). Screening for Intimate Partner Violence, Elder Abuse, and Abuse of Vulnerable Adults: US Preventive Services Task Force Final Recommendation Statement. Journal of the American Medical Association, 320(16), 1678–1687.
Feltner, C., Wallace, I., Berkman, N., Kistler, C. E., Middleton, J. C., Barclay, C., &… Jonas, D. E. (2018). Screening for Intimate Partner Violence, Elder Abuse, and Abuse of Vulnerable Adults: Evidence Report and Systematic Review for the US Preventive Services Task Force. Journal of the American Medical Association, 320(16), 1688–1701.
Wydall, S., Clarke, A., Williams, J. & Zerk, R. (2018). Domestic Abuse and Elder Abuse in Wales: A Tale of Two Initiatives. British Journal of Social Work, 48(4), 962–981.
Dantas, R. B., Oliveira, G. L. & Silveira, A. M. (2017). Psychometric Properties of the Vulnerability to Abuse Screening Scale for Screening Abuse of Older Adults. Revista De Saude Publica, 51(31), 1-11.
Hackenberg, E. M., Sallinen, V., Koljonen, V. & Handolin, L. (2017). Severe Intimate Partner Violence Affecting Both Young and Elderly Patients of Both Sexes. European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery: Official Publication of the European Trauma Society, 43(3), 319-327.
Themes:
Intimate partner violence*
McGarry, J. & Bowden, D. (2017). Unlocking Stories: Older Women’s Experiences of Intimate Partner Violence Told Through Creative Expression. Journal of Psychiatric & Mental Health Nursing, 24(8), 629-637.
Themes:
Consequences*, gender* and intimate partner violence*