Fischer, H. R., Houchen, B. J. & Ferguson-Ramos, L. (2008). Professional boundaries violations: Case studies from a regulatory perspective. Nursing Administration Quarterly, 32(4), 317-323.
Themes:
Risk factors and vulnerability*
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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Fulmer, T. (2008). Screening for Mistreatment of Older Adults. American Journal of Nursing, 108(12), 52-59.
Themes:
Financial mistreatment*
Gernet, I. & Chekroun, F. (2008). Travail et genèse de la violence : À propos des soins aux personnes âgées. Travailler, 2(20), 41-59.
Themes:
Risk factors and vulnerability*
Gupta, R. & Chaudhuri, A. (2008). Elder abuse in a cross-cultural context: assessment, policy and practice. Indian Journal of Gerontology, 22(3/4), 373-393.
Themes:
Financial mistreatment*
Harkness, D.S. (2008). When over-the-limit is over the top: addressing the adverse impact of unconscionable consumer-credit practices on the elderly. Elder Law Journal, 16(1), 1-31.
Themes:
Financial mistreatment*
Henwood, M. (2008). Multi-agency working and adult protection. Community Care, (1706), 32-33.
Jett, K. (2008) Frailty, vulnerability and elder mistreatment. In Ebersole, P., Hess, P., Touhy, T. A., Jett, K. & Luggen A. S. Toward Healthy Aging, Human Needs & Nursing Response. Seventh edition, St-Louis: Mosby/Elsevier, pp. 449-459.
Themes:
Risk factors and vulnerability*
Jogerst, G. J., Daly, J. M., & Hartz, A. J. (2008). State Policies and Nursing Home Characteristics Associated With Rates of Resident Mistreatment. Journal of the American Medical Directors Association, 9(9), 648 656.
Themes:
Institution* and public policies*
Keating, P. (2008). Grifting grandma. Smartmoney, 17(8), 40-41.
Themes:
Financial mistreatment*
Kurrle, S. & Naughtin, G. (2008). An overview of elder abuse and neglect in Australia. Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect, 20(2), 108-125.