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A systematic review of sexual assaults in nursing homes
- Authors:
- SMITH Daisy, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Gerontologist, 58(6), 2018, pp.e369-e383.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
The dramatic growth in the older adults (65 years+) has created an equivalent increase in the number of nursing home (NH) residents. NH residents often lack physical and cognitive abilities, making them particularly vulnerable to assault. Although sexual assault is among one of the most shocking types of assault, it is also the least acknowledged, detected, and reported type of assault against NH residents. This systematic review examines victim/perpetrator sociodemographic and relationship characteristics as well as the forensic characteristics of sexual assaults occurring in NH. Design and Methods: A 7 database systematic search of studies published between January 1, 1949 and October 26, 2015 was conducted that examined sexual assaults in NH. Articles reporting on sexual assault in NH and other institutional settings were eligible. Community-dwelling populations and studies not describing sexual assault or physical aspects of sexual assault were excluded. Sexual assault was not restricted to a single definition, study method, or country. Results: Fifteen studies met inclusion criteria. Sexual assault was the least reported type of assault in NH. Victims of sexual assault were likely to be females with cognitive or physical impairments. Perpetrators were likely to be male residents, although staff members were also substantiated. Forensic characteristics and investigative data were limited. Study limitation included inconsistencies between study purposes and small sample sizes. Implications: This review highlights a gap in knowledge regarding sexual assaults in NH and demonstrates a need for better staff training in detecting, examining, and managing sexual assaults in NH. (Publisher abstract)
Mortality of people with intellectual disability in northern Sydney
- Author:
- BAKER Wesley
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, 27(4), December 2002, pp.255-264.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
A population-derived cohort of 693 people with intellectual disability in the Lower North Shore (LNS) area of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia was followed from 1989 to 1999 to determine mortality rates, the demographics of the deceased, and causes of death. The general population of LNS was used for comparison. Age- and sex-adjusted mortality rates were higher than those in the LNS population. The main cause of death was respiratory disease, followed by external causes and cancer. Of those who had died, the greatest proportion were functioning in the severe to profound range of intellectual disability, and half were living in institutional care. Public health resources and services need to be directed to this vulnerable population in order to address the excess mortality.
Mortality of persons with intellectual disability in residential care in Israel 1991-1997
- Author:
- MERRICK Joav
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, 27(4), December 2002, pp.265-272.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Reports on the number of deaths for the period 1991-1997 in Israeli residential centres. Some 450 deaths were reported, corresponding to a mortality rate of 10.25 deaths per 1000 population per year. The number of deaths compared with those in the general population. Information on the age and sex distribution, level of intellectual disability, ethnic background and cause of death is presented.
Sexuality, dementia and residential care: managers report and response
- Author:
- ARCHIBALD Carole
- Journal article citation:
- Health and Social Care in the Community, 6(2), March 1998, pp.95-101.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
The expression of sexuality by people with dementia is an area which has been largely neglected by research, yet in practice appears to be of concern. This article examines the types and prevalence of sexual expression by people with dementia in residential care and staff's responses to such expression.
Social workers, old women and female carers: feminist reflections on the relevance of gender
- Author:
- REES Catherine
- Publisher:
- University of East Anglia
- Publication year:
- 1991
- Pagination:
- 39p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Norwich
Puts gender issues in the context of social work as a whole and goes on to focus on experiences and perceptions of residential care and professional support received. Focuses on what should be the ideal professional response to gender issues, and constraints on this response.
The decline of intensive intergenerational care of older people in Great Britain 1985-1995
- Author:
- PICKARD Linda
- Journal article citation:
- Population Trends, 110, Winter 2002, pp.31-41.
- Publisher:
- Office for National Statistics
Explores past and present trends in the provision of informal care by children/children-in-law to their parents/parents-in-law using data from the General Household Survey. The article suggests that there was a decline in co-resident intergenerational care and that this was associated with a decline in highly intensive intergenerational care. Explores possible factors in these trends, in particular, demographic changes and changes in patterns of formal care for older people.
The mistreatment of elderly people
- Editors:
- DECALMER Peter, GLENDENNING Frank
- Publisher:
- Sage
- Publication year:
- 1997
- Pagination:
- 287p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Provides a comprehensive overview of research into elder abuse and presents practical guidance for professionals concerned with the abuse and mistreatment of older people. Includes papers on: attitudes to older people; what is elder abuse and neglect; clinical presentation and management; social policy as elder abuse; elder abuse and the law; sociological perspectives; towards an age and gender integrated theory of elder abuse; the psychology of elder abuse and neglect; elder abuse in residential care; developing social work practice in protection and assistance; issues for nursing; the general practitioner and elder abuse; and vulnerability and public responses.
Elderly peoples voices: Elderly Action Research Project 1992 - 1994; needs and concerns of people aged 75 and over in long-term care
- Author:
- STANIFORTH Brenda
- Publisher:
- North Derbyshire Health
- Publication year:
- 1994
- Pagination:
- 64p.,tables,bibliog.
Describes and analyses the findings from a sample survey of people aged 75 and over in residential care in North Derbyshire. Looks in particular at the views of older people on the environment in which they live, including social activities, finance, and the availability of advice and support.
PSSRU/CHE survey of residential and nursing homes: preliminary information on the characteristics of homes and residents and patients in non-statutory homes, and comparisons with the public sector
- Authors:
- DARTON Robin, WRIGHT Ken
- Publisher:
- University of Kent. Personal Social Services Research Unit
- Publication year:
- 1990
- Pagination:
- 48p.,tables,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Canterbury
Presents the results of a survey of private and voluntary registered residential care and nursing homes for the Department of Health and Social Security. Includes a description of the trends in levels of provision, comparisons of the facilities provided and the characteristics of residents and patients in the nursing homes and residential homes covered in the survey. Also makes a comparison between the data collected in previous PSSRU/CHE surveys of 1970/71, 1981 and 1886/87.