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Older people's conceptualization of abuse: a systematic review
- Authors:
- KILLICK Campbell, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect, 27(2), 2015, pp.100-120.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
This systematic literature review aims to identify and synthesize empirical research findings relating to older people’s conceptualization of abuse. In so doing, it attempts to answer four key questions: does the term 'abuse' have meaning for older people?; how do older people understand the concept of abuse?; are such understandings similar across populations and locations?; and how do older people’s conceptualizations of abuse compare with those of other groups, including carers and professionals? A total of eight databases were searched using agreed-upon criteria, and the results were assessed for relevance. These were Ageinfo, Applied Social Sciences Index and Abstracts (ASSIA), Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), Google Scholar, Medline, Psychinfo, Social Care Online, Social Services Abstracts (SSA), and Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI). Fifteen studies were included, the majority of which were based in America (n = 7) or Canada (n = 4). The findings are discussed under the themes of caregiving, domestic violence, society, abusive acts, and thresholds. The impact of ageing and disempowerment was also a major theme in the studies, and highlights the importance of empowering the individual within any protection process. (Edited publisher abstract)
Judgements of social care professionals on elder abuse referrals: a factorial survey
- Authors:
- KILLICK Campbell, TAYLOR Brian J.
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Social Work, 42(5), 2012, pp.814-832.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
Compared to the fields of child protection and domestic violence, adult protection is relatively new. Definitions and concepts about the basic concepts of abuse and vulnerability remain ambiguous and policies are open to interpretation. This study sought to assist in the development of a more sophisticated understanding of vulnerability and abuse. Specifically, the study investigated factors in professional decision making in relation to identifying and reporting abuse of older people. A systematic review and a panel of expert practitioners were used to identify factors that might influence professional recognition and reporting of elder abuse. These factors were incorporated into a questionnaire that included randomised factorial survey vignettes and additional questions on decision making. Sets of unique vignettes were completed by 190 social workers, nurses and other professional care managers across Northern Ireland in 2008, giving 2,261 randomised vignettes used as the units of analysis. The findings showed that recognition and reporting of abuse were influenced by case factors specific to the abuse event (type and frequency of abuse), while contextual factors (age, gender, health conditions) did not significantly influence recognition or referring of abuse. While there was some consistency in recognition and referring in extreme cases, there was disparity in the more ambiguous vignettes.
Professional decision making on elder abuse: systematic narrative review
- Authors:
- KILLICK Campbell, TAYLOR Brian J.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect, 21(3), July 2009, pp.211-238.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Nine bibliographic databases were searched for studies on professional decision making regarding abuse of older people. The findings of the 19 articles meeting the inclusion criteria were synthesised using a structured narrative approach. Common themes identified were abuse factors, situational factors, and broader contextual factors. Abuse factors relating to risk levels and client vulnerability were central; age, gender, and health status were considered as key indicators of vulnerability. The opinion of adult protection workers about the potential effectiveness of their intervention was a factor in deciding about responding to alleged or suspected abuse. Professionals struggled with complex ethical dilemmas created by elder abuse, particularly when the victim did not want an investigation. A structured approach to narrative synthesis of a diverse range of studies retrieved through an explicit search and inclusion process provided a useful summary of key issues for practice and identified gaps in the research literature.