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Times of transition: elder abuse and neglect in Israel
- Authors:
- LOWENSTEIN Ariela, DORON Israel
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect, 20(2), 2008, pp.181-206.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Israel, like other advanced countries, is ageing but there was no real awareness of elder abuse as a problem until the late 1980s when a joint US-Israeli conference took place in Israel. Research studies followed, but many have been small scale and although more systematic surveys have been conducted in recent years, comprehensive empirical data are still lacking. Intervention developments, largely driven by Eshel (the Association for the Planning and Development of Services for the Aged in Israel) and by relevant ministries, are outlined and legal developments summarised. Future challenges include the need for more research, better multi-disciplinary coordination between agencies with a role in responding to elder abuse, changes to remove paternalism from the legislative framework, the involvement of older people themselves in the debate on abuse, and the provision of proper resources for elder abuse initiatives. (Copies of this article are available from: Haworth Document Delivery Centre, Haworth Press Inc., 10 Alice Street, Binghamton, NY 13904-1580).
Elder abuse: conflict in the family
- Editors:
- PILLEMER Karl A., WOLF Rosalie S.
- Publisher:
- Auburn House
- Publication year:
- 1988
- Pagination:
- 356p., tables, bibliogs.
- Place of publication:
- Dover, MA
Theoretical approach covering the historical perspectives, understanding the origins of elder abuse with practical suggestions for intervention and prevention.
Elder abuse and neglect: causes, diagnosis, and intervention strategies
- Authors:
- QUINN Mary Joy, TOMITA Susan K
- Publisher:
- Springer
- Publication year:
- 1986
- Pagination:
- 322p., diags., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- New York
American overview of the nature of elder abuse in all its forms. Provides guidelines for detection and effective intervention.
Research priorities for elder abuse screening and intervention: a Geriatric Emergency Care Applied Research (GEAR) network scoping review and consensus statement
- Authors:
- KAYSER Jay, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect, 33(2), 2021, pp.123-144.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
The Geriatric Emergency Care Applied Research (GEAR) Network (1) conducted a scoping review of the current literature on the identification of and interventions to address elder abuse among patients receiving care in emergency departments and (2) used this review to prioritize research questions for knowledge development. Two questions guided the scoping review: What is the effect of universal emergency department screening compared to targeted screening or usual practice on cases of elder abuse identified, safety outcomes, and health care utilization?; and What is the safety, health, legal, and psychosocial impact of emergency department-based interventions vs. usual care for patients experiencing elder abuse? We searched five article databases. Additional material was located through reference lists of identified publications, PsychInfo, and Google Scholar. The results were discussed in a consensus conference; and stakeholders voted to prioritize research questions. No studies were identified that directly addressed the first question regarding assessment strategies, but four instruments used for elder abuse screening in the emergency department were identified. For the second question, we located six articles on interventions for elder abuse in the emergency department; however, none directly addressed the question of comparative effectiveness. Based on these findings, GEAR participants identified five questions as priorities for future research – two related to screening, two related to intervention, and one encompassed both. In sum, research to identify best practices for elder abuse assessment and intervention in emergency departments is still needed. Although there are practical and ethical challenges, rigorous experimental studies are needed. (Edited publisher abstract)
The Money Smart for Older Adults Program: a qualitative study of the participants’ financial well-being
- Authors:
- LEE Kathy, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 64(2), 2021, pp.120-134.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
The Money Smart for Older Adults is a program that is tailored to older adults to raise awareness for the risk of financial exploitation and teach them how to plan and make informed financial decisions. The purpose of this study was to examine financial circumstances of older adults in the program and to explore how the program could better support their financial well-being. Individual, in-depth interviews were conducted with 29 older adults who attended the program provided by a local agency in northern Texas. Three themes emerged when exploring financial circumstances of the participants: (1) victims of financial fraud scams, (2) struggles with money management, and (3) inability to make ends meet. The program has been serving older adults, particularly ethnically diverse older adults and low-income older adults who may not have access to financial education workshops or seminars provided by private financial institutions. The Money Smart for Older Adults Program was perceived as helpful among the participants because it raised awareness of the importance of their financial well-being and it also supported their financial decision making. (Edited publisher abstract)
A scoping review of outcomes in elder abuse intervention research: the current landscape and where to go next
- Authors:
- BURNES David, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Aggression and Violent Behavior, 57, 2021, p.101476.
- Publisher:
- Elsevier
Researchers, practitioners, and policy-makers worldwide recognize elder abuse (EA) as a major threat to the health and well-being of older adults, but rigorous intervention research has greatly lagged behind this interest. A major weakness is the lack of cohesive understanding of appropriate program outcomes to be measured. To address this knowledge gap, we conducted a scoping review of the EA intervention research literature to understand the range of outcomes considered to date and to provide guidance for future research. We searched Ovid MEDLINE, Ovid Embase, Ovid PsycInfo, Ovid Social Work Abstracts, Ebsco AgeLine, Ebsco CINAHL, Wiley Cochrane Central, and Proquest Sociological Abstracts for studies evaluating community-based EA response programs. Two independent reviewers completed record search, screening, and data extraction procedures. We identified 52 eligible studies (1986–2019) that employed a total of 184 outcomes (range: 1–16, mean = 3.5). This study revealed that a large range of outcomes has been employed in EA intervention studies to date, mostly attached to victims or the intervention process itself, with inconsistent operational definitions and measurement procedures. Several key recommendations for future EA intervention research are: 1) implementing intervention outcomes that reflect multiple levels of eco-systemic influence, 2) heightening the analysis of intervention process outcomes beyond description toward modeling them as factors that mediate or moderate successful case outcomes, 3) conducting qualitative research with EA victims and other relevant stakeholders to understand meaningful intervention outcomes from their perspectives, and 4) establishing common EA outcome measures for implementation across studies to facilitate greater data pooling and synthesis. (Edited publisher abstract)
Financial abuse of older people by family members: views and experiences of older Australians and their family members
- Authors:
- BAGSHAW Dale, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Australian Social Work, 66(1), 2013, pp.86-103.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
The most commonly reported form of abuse of older people in Australia is financial abuse and the majority of perpetrators are family members. The number of people aged 65 years and over in Australia is growing rapidly and the challenges of ageing often require support and assistance from family members, so it is important to develop strategies to prevent this form of abuse. This article analyses data from two national online surveys that examined this issue. The first, conducted in 2009, explored service providers’ knowledge and understandings of financial abuse of older people, and the second, conducted in 2010, investigated older people's and their family members’ views and experiences of financial abuse. Service providers' knowledge of risk factors for financial abuse of older people mirrored the experiences of older people and their family members and also confirmed factors identified in the literature. However, the findings also showed that many older people were not mindful of the potential risks to their financial wellbeing, particularly when and if they experience diminished capacity. Therefore, the authors concluded that service providers may find it difficult to engage them in preventative strategies.
A systematic review of interventions for elder abuse
- Authors:
- PLOEG Jenny, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect, 21(3), July 2009, pp.187-210.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
The purpose of this study was to use rigorous systematic review methods to summarise the effectiveness of interventions for elder abuse. Only eight studies met the inclusion criteria. Evidence regarding the recurrence of abuse following intervention was limited, but the interventions for which this outcome was reported failed to reduce, and may even have increased, the likelihood of recurrence. Elder abuse interventions had no significant effect on case resolution and at-risk carer outcomes, and had mixed results regarding professional knowledge and behaviour related to elder abuse. The studies had significant methodological limitations that limit the ability to draw conclusions about the effectiveness of these interventions.
Developing strategies for the prevention, detection and management of elder abuse: the Irish experience
- Authors:
- O’DWYER Clodagh, O’NEILL Desmond
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect, 20(2), 2008, pp.169-180.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Elder abuse has been officially recognised as a problem in Ireland only since the early 1990s, and its prevalence is still unknown. Policy developments are reviewed, including the briefing of government by the statutory National Council on Aging and Older People, commissioning of research, and the establishment of the Working Group on Elder Abuse. Following recommendations for the Working Group, pilot projects have been conducted and evaluated, leading to recommendations for national policy and practice guidelines, legislative amendments, and education and training initiatives. Progress with implementation has been patchy. The paper concludes with comment on two recent research studies, one revealing serious problems in the institutional care of the elderly. (Copies of this article are available from: Haworth Document Delivery Centre, Haworth Press Inc., 10 Alice Street, Binghamton, NY 13904-1580).
Elder Abuse in Costa Rica
- Authors:
- GILLILAND Nancy, PICADO Lillyana
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect, 12(1), 2000, pp.73-87.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
This article describes how the problem of domestic elder abuse in Costa Rica is being perceived and acted upon by direct service providers and other professionals in the field of ageing. In Costa Rica the family is central institution and the sense of filial obligation is strong. In this cultural context elder abuse often takes the form of overprotection by family members who deprive elders of their autonomy. Although they suffer from this loss, elders frequently do not define it as abuse, making it difficult for professionals to intervene. A more serious concern was abandonment of elders by families (with or without intent to harm) since there are few facilities or resources to accommodate such elders.