Connel-Carrick, K. & Scannapieco, M. (2008). Adult protective services: State of the workforce and worker development. Gerontology and Geriatrics Education, 29(2), 189-206.
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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Connolly, M.-T. (2008). Elder self-neglect and the justice system : An essay from an interdisciplinary perspective. Journal of American Geriatrics Society, 56(S2), 244-252.
Cooper, C., Selwood, A. & Livingston, G. (2008). The prevalence of elder abuse and neglect: A systematic review. Age and Ageing, 37(2), 151-160.
Cox, B. E. (2008). Combating elder abuse: the role of guardians for older people in residential care. Journal of Adult Protection, 10(2), 33 38.
Themes:
Community dwelling*
Cox, K. (2008). The application of crime science to the prevention of elder abuse. British Journal of Nursing, 17(13), 850-854.
Themes:
Risk factors and vulnerability*
Daloz, L. (2007). Représentations des soignants négligeants/maltraitants : étude préliminaire sur 21 sujets épuisés en gériatrie. Revue de Gériatrie, 32(9), 653-662.
Themes:
Institution* and risk factors and vulnerability*
Dong, W. & Gorbien, M. (2007). Elder abuse and neglect in an urban Chinese population. Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect, 19(3/4), 79-96.
Themes:
Financial mistreatment*
Dong, X. & Simon, M. A. (2008). Is greater social support a protective factor against elder mistreatment? Gerontology, 54(6), 381-388.
Themes:
Risk factors and vulnerability*
Ferrario, C.G., Freeman, F.J., Nellett, G. & Scheel, J. (2008). Changing nursing students’ attitudes about aging: an argument for the successful aging paradigm. Educational Gerontology, 34, 51-66.
Themes:
Ageism*
Ferreira, M. & Lindgren, P. (2008). Elder abuse and neglect in South Africa: A case of marginalization, disrespect, exploitation and violence. Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect, 20(2), 91-107.
Themes:
Risk factors and vulnerability*