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The information needs of elderly people: an exploratory study
- Authors:
- TINKER Anthea, MCCREADIE Claudine, SALVAGE Ann
- Publisher:
- Age Concern Institute of Gerontology
- Publication year:
- 1993
- Pagination:
- 62p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Exploratory study that addresses the following questions: what are the information needs of older people; what help is already being given and is there a need for more help; and how can these needs best be met. Includes a literature review, user views, and a chapter on information giving organisations.
Improving the provision of information about assistive technology for older people
- Authors:
- MCCREADIE Claudine, WRIGHT Fay, TINKER Anthea
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Assistive Technologies, 1(1), October 2007, pp.33-41.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
The importance of assistive technology (AT) in helping older people maintain independence is increasingly recognised in policy. This article reports on a piece of research, funded by the Helen Hamlyn Foundation, that looked at the provision of relevant and appropriate information about AT. The research involved mapping both AT and information sources, focus groups with 28 users aged 75 and over and 12 carers, interviews with 40 professionals and information providers and a postal questionnaire to 131 care home managers (response rate of 45%). The findings point to the large volume of information, but suggest that there are problems in identifying needs and in accessing all necessary information. The situation in care homes appears ambiguous in terms of responsibility for AT provision for residents and hence for information. The researches concluded that there is considerable scope for improving both access to information and the design of that information. They also concluded that there are terminology issues that need addressing in further research.
Understanding elder abuse: the SAVE project
- Author:
- MCCREADIE Claudine
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Adult Protection, 1(2), November 1999, pp.16-21.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Describes the research output of the Support and Advice for Vulnerable Elders (SAVE) project. Highlights how different groups recognise and experience elder abuse lending support to a generic and multi-agency approach to adult protection.
Elder abuse: can the British OPCS disability surveys throw any light
- Authors:
- MCCREADIE Claudine, HANCOCK Ruth
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect, 8(4), 1997, pp.31-42.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Original analysis of data from the British national disability surveys is undertaken to throw light on the problem of elder abuse. The prevalence of behavioural problems among individuals living in private households in Great Britain in 1985 is described, and the ages and living arrangements of those with potentially aggressive behaviour is examined. The data suggest that the potential abuse arises in a variety of living arrangements. Tentative estimates are provided for the numbers of older people potentially at risk because they themselves have, or living with someone who has, a disability that involves violent or aggressive behaviour.
Challenging the violence
- Author:
- MCCREADIE Claudine
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 28.11.96, 1996, p.6.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
The author draws on international research to show that special training is the key to minimising violence among older people with dementia.
Elder abuse: update on research
- Author:
- MCCREADIE Claudine
- Publisher:
- Age Concern Institute of Gerontology
- Publication year:
- 1996
- Pagination:
- 132p.,tables,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Detailed research review on elder abuse. Includes chapters on: issues of definition of the problem; elder abuse in the domestic setting; abuse in communal settings; financial abuse; and interventions.
Improving the provision of information about assistive technology for older people
- Authors:
- MCCREADIE Claudine, WRIGHT Fay, TINKER Anthea
- Journal article citation:
- Quality in Ageing, 7(2), June 2006, pp.13-22.
- Publisher:
- Pier Professional
- Place of publication:
- Brighton
This article looks at a small piece of research, funded by the Helen Hamlyn Foundation, that looked at the provision of relevant and appropriate information about assistive technology (AT) for older people. It the study the definition of assistive technology included: housing adaptations, aids for daily living and electronic assistive technology. The research involved mapping both AT and information sources, focus groups with 28 users aged 75 and over and 12 carers, interviews with 40 professionals and information providers and a postal questionnaire to 131 care home managers (response rate of 45 percent). The findings point to the large volume of available information, but suggest that there are problems in identifying needs and in accessing all necessary information. Professionals share these problems and organisational issues impact on professional capacity to provide satisfactory information. The situation in care homes appears to be ambiguous in terms of responsibility for AT provision for residence and hence for information. The researchers concluded that there is considerable scope for improving both access to information and the design of that information.
A review of research outcomes in elder abuse
- Author:
- MCCREADIE Claudine
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Adult Protection, 4(2), May 2002, pp.3-8.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Provides a commentary on research outcomes in the field of elder abuse and challenges assumptions about older people, carers, vulnerability and risk.
No Secrets: guidance in England for the protection of vulnerable adults from abuse
- Author:
- MCCREADIE Claudine
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Adult Protection, 2(3), September 2000, pp.4-16.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Launched in the spring, 'No Secrets', the government's latest adult protection guidance is expected to have a major impact on all agencies involved and interested in adult abuse. The author looks at what 'No Secrets' will involve for those charged with its implementation in local areas, while providing a range of useful insights and hints.
Elder abuse: issues for nurses
- Author:
- MCCREADIE Claudine
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing Times, 11.11.98, 1998, pp.60-61.
- Publisher:
- Nursing Times
Considers the complex relationships between older people and their carers.