Erlingsson, C. L. (2007). Searching for Elder Abuse: A Systematic Review of Database Citations. Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect, 19, 59-78.
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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Giordano, A. & Badmington, J. (2007). Linking education and practice: working together to protect vulnerable adults in Cardiff. Journal of Adult Protection, 9(3), 31-37.
Kaye, L. W., Kay, D. & Crittenden, J. A. (2007). Intervention with abused older males. Conceptual and clinical perspectives. Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect, 19(1-2), 153-172.
Themes:
Gender* and intervention*
Keskinoglu, P. & Ucku, R. (2007). Elder abuse and neglect in two different socioeconomic districts in Izmir, Turkey. International Psychogeriatrics, 19(4), 719-731.
Themes:
Financial mistreatment*
Lachs, M., Bachman, R., Williams, C. S. & O’Leary, J. R. (2007). Resident-to-resident elder mistreatment and police contact in nursing homes: findings from a population-based cohort. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, 55(6), 840 845.
Lindbloom, E. J., Brandt, J., Hough, L. D. & Meadows, S. E. (2007). Elder mistreatment in the nursing home: A systematic review. Journal of the American Medical Directors Association, 8(9), 610-616.
Lowenthal, A. (2007). Elder abuse and diversity: An overview. Journal of Elder Law Attorney, 17(2), 23-27.
Themes:
Extent of the phenomenon*
Matsuda, O. (2007). Assessment of the attitudes of potential caregivers toward the abuse of elderly persons with and without dementia. International Psychogeriatrics, 19(5), 892-901.
Themes:
Financial mistreatment*
McGarry, J. & Simpson, C. (2007). Nursing students and elder abuse: developing a learning resource. Nursing Older People, 19(2), 27-30.
Themes:
Training*
McNeely, R.L. & Cook, P.W. (2007). Notes on newspaper accounts of male elder abuse. Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect, 19(1/2), 99-108.
Themes:
Financial mistreatment*