2022
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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Lee, D.A., Robins, L.M., Bell, J.S., Srikanth, V.K., Möhler, R., Hill, K.D., Griffiths, D., & Haines, T.P. (2021). Prevalence and variability in use of physical and chemical restraints in residential aged care facilities: A systematic review and meta-analysis. International journal of nursing studies, 117, 103856 .
Themes:
Institution* and systematic review and meta analysis*
Mikton, C., Campo-Tena, L., Yon, Y., Beaulieu, M., & Shawar, Y. (2022). Factors shaping the global political priority of addressing elder abuse: a qualitative policy analysis. The Lancet Healthy Longevity. Advanced online publication. https://doi.org/10.1016/S2666-7568(22)00143-X
Themes:
Public policies*
Nobels et al. (2022). `Time Does Not Heal All Wounds`: Sexual Victimisation Is Associated with Depression, Anxiety, and PTSD in Old Age. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(5).
Themes:
Sexual mistreatment*
Nobels et al. (2022). Correction to: Sexual violence in older adults: a Belgian prevalence study. BMC geriatrics, 22(1), pp.77.
Themes:
Sexual mistreatment*
2021
Abujarad, F., Edwards, C., Choo, E., Pantalon, M., Jubanyik, K., Dziura, J., D’Onofrio, G., & Gill, T. (2020). Digital health screening tool for identification of elder mistreatment. Gerontechnology : International Journal on the Fundamental Aspects of Technology to Serve the Ageing Society, 19(Suppl 1).
Abujarad, F., Ulrich, D., Edwards, C., Choo, E., Pantalon, M. V., Jubanyik, K., Dziura, J., D’Onofrio, G., & Gill, T. M. (2021). Development and usability evaluation of VOICES: A digital health tool to identify elder mistreatment. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, 69(6), 1469–1478.
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists [ACOG]. (2021). Elder abuse and women's health: ACOG Committee Opinion, number 824. Obstetrics & Gynecology, 137(3), e89- e93.
Themes:
Detection and identification*, gender* and prevention*
Andela, M., Truchot, D., & Huguenotte, V. (2021). Work Environment and Elderly Abuse in Nursing Homes: The Mediating Role of Burnout. Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 36(11–12), 5709–5729.