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Norway: weakness in welfare
- Authors:
- JOHNS Sigurd, HYDLE Ida
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect, 6(3/4), 1995, pp.139-156.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Recent reports from the Norwegian government underline the rights of the elderly to sufficient quality of life and fulfilment of caring needs. There is a concern about the increasing costs of care. Discusses the problems now developing, how to cope with them, and possible reforms. Elder abuse is recognised as a 'new' problem demanding special attention.
The dark side of Norwegian nursing homes: factors influencing inadequate care
- Authors:
- MALMEDAL Wenche, HAMMERVOLD Randi, SAVERMAN Britt-Inger
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Adult Protection, 16(3), 2014, pp.133-151.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to investigate factors that influence the probability that staff will commit acts of inadequate care, abuse, and neglect. Design/methodology/approach: A cross-sectional survey study was carried out in one county in the middle of Norway (Sør-Trøndelag). Random sampling, stratified by size of nursing homes, and location (rural or urban areas), was used to select a variety of nursing homes from a total population of 55 nursing homes. All staff working in 16 nursing homes working were asked to participate in the study. A response rate of 79 per cent was achieved (n=616). Findings: Findings reveal that location and size of the nursing home, age of the staff, education level, job satisfaction, resident aggression, and conflicts between residents and staff predict inadequate care, abuse, and neglect. The most consistent findings are that resident aggression increases the risk for all three types of inadequate care, and that conflicts predict different types of inadequate care depending on whether the conflicts are related to direct care-giving activities or not. Practical implications: Nursing home care is an important part of care for the elderly, and should be characterized by good-quality services. The relation between inadequate care and resident aggression, conflicts, and other factors shown in this study points to the relevance of further improvements in nursing home practices to minimize the occurrence of episodes of inadequate care, abuse, and neglect. Originality/value: This study investigated the relationships between 11 specific factors and different types of inadequate care in a nursing home context. (Publisher abstract)
Institutional care for older people: the dark side
- Author:
- JUKLESTAD Olaug Nesje
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Adult Protection, 3(2), May 2001, pp.32-41.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
This article looks at abuse of older people in institutions in Norway, using information and insights drawn from the author's own practice, newspaper articles and investigations carried out in nursing homes in 1994, 1999 and 2000. From these sources it is apparent that the use of force is widespread, although there is no legal basis for this. How Norway is responding to this worrying situation is examined.
Elder abuse and mediation: exploratory studies in America, Britain and Europe
- Author:
- CRAIG Yvonne Joan
- Publisher:
- Avebury
- Publication year:
- 1997
- Pagination:
- 229p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Aldershot
Part 1 looks at the social confluence of elder abuse and mediation and contains chapters on: theories of interrelational conflict and relational justice in later life; rights-based mediation as a minimal form of social intervention; and participatory action research into the unresolved conflicts of elder relations. Part 2 examines the social construction of elder abuse and mediation in the United States and includes sections on: American elder care and elder rights; Californian long term care and institutional elder abuse; and Atlanta and Kansas community mediation and elder abuse. Part 3 is on the social development of elder abuse and mediation services in Britain and Europe and includes chapters on: the British Elder Mediation Project; elder abuse and mediation in Norway; and insights and initiatives with European perspectives.
Norway: developing elder protective services
- Authors:
- JOHNS Sigurd, JUKLES Olaug
- Journal article citation:
- Social Work in Europe, 2(3), 1995, pp.2-7.
- Publisher:
- Russell House
Norwegians first became aware of the problem of elder abuse a decade ago. Government-supported research focused on why this particular problem has fallen outside the field of elder care, which otherwise is extensively developed in the welfare state. With Government support it has been possible to apply social research to the design of a social work development project to find out the extent of elder abuse in Norway. The results of the research made it clear that elder abuse is a problem, and that in spite of welfare, the victims do not receive the necessary help. Looks at implications for policy.