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The age-old problem, recognised at last
- Author:
- PENHALE Bridget
- Journal article citation:
- Professional Social Work, October 1994, pp.12-13.
- Publisher:
- British Association of Social Workers
After years of being ignored as a social concern, elder abuse has been increasingly recognised this decade. Puts a social work perspective on recent developments in this sensitive area of work.
The abuse of elderly people: considerations for practice
- Author:
- PENHALE Bridget
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Social Work, 23(2), April 1993, pp.95-112.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
Despite concern about abuse of elderly people by their carers over the past ten years, problem remain in the identification and treatment of both those who are abused and their abusers. Considers some of the barriers to identification of abuse, looks at the similarities and differences between the abuse of elderly people and other forms of family violence, and discusses the implications of these for social work practice.
Elder abuse in the United Kingdom
- Author:
- PENHALE Bridget
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect, 20(2), 2008, pp.151-168.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Elder abuse began to attract attention in the UK in the 1990s, following earlier concerns with child abuse and domestic violence. Initially, interest focused on domestic settings but institutional settings are now also being explored. This paper summarises what is currently known about this type of abuse, and about protection and prevention. It also discusses legislative responses, national guidance, local authority responses, the value of a multi-disciplinary approach, and good practice issues. Knowledge about the mistreatment of older people is still incomplete and more research is needed, together with the continuing development of professional standards, systems of accountability, and education and training (including of the general public). (Copies of this article are available from: Haworth Document Delivery Centre, Haworth Press Inc., 10 Alice Street, Binghamton, NY 13904-1580).
Older women, domestic violence and elder abuse: a review of commonalities, differences and shared approaches
- Author:
- PENHALE Bridget
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect, 15(3/4), 2003, pp.163-183.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Elder abuse and neglect have increasingly become issues of concern. Older women are the majority of older people who experience abuse, yet there have been few attempts to adequately consider this. Consideration of the potential links between domestic violence and elder abuse is appropriate. This article provides an overview of knowledge about elder abuse and neglect and then moves to examine factors from domestic violence. An exploration, through review, of the similarities and differences between these approaches will assist in determining relative strengths and weaknesses. This will then contribute towards greater understanding of the linked phenomena of elder abuse and neglect and assist towards both protection and prevention of abuse. (Copies of this article are available from: Haworth Document Delivery Centre, Haworth Press Inc., 10 Alice Street, Binghamton, NY 13904-1580)
Recognising and dealing with the abuse of older people
- Authors:
- PENHALE Bridget, KINGSTON Paul
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing Times, 18.10.95, 1995, pp.27-28.
- Publisher:
- Nursing Times
The phenomenon of elder abuse and neglect is not new; indeed, there is evidence that suggests the issues have been present within society for a considerable period of time. Despite the efforts of health and social care professionals to draw attention to the topic since the issue was first raised in the late 1970s, it is only since 1988 that the issues related to elder abuse and neglect have begun to be addressed. Health and social care professionals have not viewed work with older people very positively.
Elder abuse screening tools: a systematic review
- Authors:
- McCARTHY Louise, CAMPBELL Susan, PENHALE Bridget
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Adult Protection, 19(6), 2017, pp.368-379.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: Elder abuse results in high rates of morbidity and mortality. It has longstanding physical and psychological effects and is difficult to detect. Due to fear or embarrassment, victims may make attempts to hide it rather than to disclose and professionals are often reluctant to report it as they may worry about worsening a situation. If detected early enough, serious harm can be prevented and lives saved. Screening and screening tools can assist health and social care practitioners to detect abuse. This review of screening tools was undertaken as part of an MSc in clinical research, funded by the National Institute for Health Research; the purpose of this paper is to report on the review and its findings. Design/methodology/approach: This was a systematic review with eligibility inclusion and exclusion criteria decided in advance. Keywords and their synonyms were combined and then used to search health and social care databases. Data items were collected from the included studies. The preferred reporting item for systematic reviews and meta-analysis was followed for the reporting of the results. A narrative synthesis approach was applied to the analysis. Findings: A total of 34 full text studies were downloaded, read and analysed. In all, 11 met the inclusion criteria and were included in the final analysis. Of these, three studies reported sensitivity and specificity, with the remainder reporting validity and reliability testing. In total, 12 tools of varying length and quality were found. The length and characteristics of tools affects the efficacy of their use. The clinical environment will determine choice of screening tool to be used. Screening tools should be used within an overall system of detection and management of abuse. Research limitations/implications: The synthesis of results was challenging due to the lack of homogeneity between the included studies. The variations in tool characteristics and qualities added to this challenge. A further limitation was the lack of a gold standard tool in elder abuse. Originality/value: This systematic review highlights a lack of robust evidence in the development and validation of screening tools to detect elder abuse. Though there is an increasing awareness and knowledge about elder abuse, its detection remains problematic and the lack of research in this area is worth emphasising. Specific tools, centred on the clinical setting in which they are used, are recommended (Publisher abstract)
Prevalence of older adults' abuse and neglect in Portugal: an overview
- Authors:
- SANTOS Ana Joao, FERREIRA-ALVES Jose, PENHALE Bridget
- Journal article citation:
- Quality in Ageing and Older Adults, 12(3), October 2011, pp.162-173.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
This literature review identifies, describes and compares studies of the prevalence of abuse and neglect of older adults in Portugal. A retrospective bibliographic search yielded nine studies; seven of which were “grey literature” emanating from academic post-graduate studies. Most of the studies were small and often used a non-probabilistic convenience sampling method. Two instruments prevailed: the Questions to Elicit Elder Abuse aimed at older adults and the Caregiver Abuse Screen aimed at caregivers. Community-dwelling older adults self-reported a higher prevalence of abuse (between 66.7 and 86.7 per cent) than care professionals working with older adults suffering from dementia (between 26.7 and 47.4 per cent). Emotional abuse and neglect were the first and second most prevalent forms of abuse, followed by financial abuse. Physical abuse was least prevalent. Poorer perception of health, not making/receiving visits and residing in an urban area were the most consistent variables associated with elder abuse.
Working with vulnerable adults
- Authors:
- PENHALE Bridget, PARKER Jonathan
- Publisher:
- Routledge
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 189p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
In recent years there has been increasing concern about the protection from abuse of adults who receive social services or who are in residential or nursing home care. In 2001 social services departments were given lead responsibility for co-ordinating responses to allegations and situations of abuse. At the same time, there has been a drive towards multi-agency work. This text covers key issues in service provision for all vulnerable groups and in particular examines: contemporary policy relevant theory protection issues at all levels of interaction the ethical dilemmas and philosophical implications of protective action. With case study examples and practical exercises throughout, Working with Vulnerable Adults provides a handbook for those studying and working within this area for social workers, people working in social care and others working with vulnerable adults who have been, or are being, abused or who are at risk of being abused.
The dimensions of elder abuse: perspectives for practitioners
- Authors:
- BENNETT Gerry, KINGSTON Paul, PENHALE Bridget
- Publisher:
- Macmillan
- Publication year:
- 1997
- Pagination:
- 264p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Basingstoke
Discusses what is now known about the causes and prevalence of elder abuse. Addresses the question of how practitioners can best work towards the prevention of abuse among older people and the minimalisation of its risk. Uses a multidisciplinary approach, presenting aspects of the problem from medical, legal, health and social welfare perspectives.
Elder abuse: an overview of recent and current developments
- Author:
- PENHALE Bridget
- Journal article citation:
- Health and Social Care in the Community, 3(5), September 1995, pp.311-320.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Gives a brief overview of elder abuse and neglect and considers some of the difficulties in both the detection of, and intervention in, abusive situations.