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Self-neglect 2: nursing assessment and management
- Authors:
- DAY Mary Rose, LEAHY-WARREN Patricia
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing Times, 24.6.08, 2008, pp.28-29.
- Publisher:
- Nursing Times
Discusses the nurses' role in the identification, assessment and management of self-neglect. The article highlights the need for a multi-agency and multidisciplinary approach, due to the complex nature of self-neglect.
Self-neglect 1: recognising features and risk factors
- Authors:
- DAY Mary Rose, LEAHY-WARREN Patricia
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing Times, 17.6.08, 2008, pp.26-27.
- Publisher:
- Nursing Times
Defines and describes the characteristics of self-neglect and identifies those at greatest risk. It also distinguishes between intentional and unintentional self-neglect.
Perceptions and views of self-neglect: a client-centered perspective
- Authors:
- DAY Mary Rose, LEAHY-WARREN Patricia, MCCARTHY Geraldine
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect, 25(1), 2013, pp.76-94.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Professional social workers' views on self-neglect: an exploratory study
- Authors:
- DAY Mary Rose, MACCARTHY Geraldine, LEAHY-WARREN Patricia
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Social Work, 42(4), 2012, pp.725-743.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
Self-neglect is characterised by an inability to meet one's own basic needs. It can include poor self-care, poor nutrition, non-compliance with prescribed medication, dilapidated environments, and hoarding of rubbish. Ageing populations, chronic illness, disability and poverty place individuals at risk for self-neglect. The aim of this study was to explore the views and experiences of Senior Case Workers (SCWs) in Ireland on self-neglect. The participants were a purposeful sample of 7 SCWs working in Elder Abuse Services who had clients with self-neglect on their caseload. Data was collected using in-depth semi-structured interviews which were tape recorded, transcribed and thematically analysed. Four major themes emerged from the findings: self-neglect as an entity; assessment; interventions; and ethical challenges. SCWs are challenged and frustrated by this complex multidimensional phenomenon. Furthermore, poor operational definitions of ‘exceptional circumstances’ and ‘self-neglect’ can lead to diversity in choosing and responding to self-neglect. Suggestions are made about ways in which practice, policy and research can be developed.
Protection of vulnerable adults: an interdisciplinary workshop
- Authors:
- DAY Mary Rose, BANTRY-WHITE Eleanor, GLAVIN Pauline
- Journal article citation:
- Community Practitioner, 83(9), September 2010, pp.29-32.
- Publisher:
- Community Practitioners' and Health Visitors' Association
Government policy recognises that the risks of elder abuse and self-neglect are an increasingly complex issue for society, which poses challenges for the protection and welfare of this group. This article highlights the development, delivery, content and student evaluation of an elder abuse and self-neglect workshop for public health nursing and social work students. The workshop provided an interdisciplinary shared learning experience for the students to prepare them for their role in caring for older, vulnerable adults. The workshop aimed to increase knowledge, awareness and understanding of roles and responsibilities and critical practice problems in the prevention and management of elder abuse and self-neglect. The shared learning approach aimed to provide clarity on the roles and responsibility, valuing and respecting the contribution of each team member. The authors conclude that the importance of building communication and trust with team members and clients was critical. Through case studies and group discussion, assessment and practice skills were developed and awareness increased on the complexity of problems in practice and ethical issues.