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Charting the hits
- Author:
- PRITCHARD J.
- Journal article citation:
- Care Weekly, 19.10.90, 1990, pp.10-11.
Describes a small scale survey of carers to identify causes of stress which might give rise to violence against elderly people.
An empirical examination of elder abuse through the lens of mens rea
- Authors:
- BAJPAI Naval, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Adult Protection, 22(5), 2020, pp.269-297.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to examine elder abuse (EA) tendency in the context of social integration and caregiver stress (CGS). Afterward, the attempt has been made to examine the role of mens rea or intention in the incidence of EA. Design/methodology/approach: For examining the opinion on EA through the perspective of the elderly and caregiver, a questionnaire was developed using exploratory factor analysis and confirmatory factor analysis. Afterward, a z-test was used for analyzing the results obtained from the elderly and caregivers. Findings: The results showed that in the context of EA, the opinion of caregivers differs from the elderly. This finding was attributed to the theory of ignorance. Based on this, the legal action for every incidence of EA was discouraged by seeking endorsement from the attachment theory especially for the EA incidences arising due to factors such as social isolation or CGS. Research limitations/implications: This research addresses the presence and non-presence of mens rea or intention in the incidence of EA. Future studies may be conducted by taking a sample from two more developed and developing economies. Moreover, based on the findings the recommended framework can be empirically examined by future researchers. Practical implications: Understanding the study through the perspective of the caregiver may facilitate the academicians and practitioners in keeping the fabric of relationships stronger among the elderly and caregiver. Originality/value: Based on the results obtained from the elderly and caregiver, this study proposes a conceptual framework for examining the EA through the lens of mens rea/intention of the caregiver. It is recommended that initiating legal action for every incidence of EA must be discouraged. However, the incidences such as physical abuse (assault), financial abuse, sexual abuse and alike for which the law itself assumes the presence of intention must not be exempted. (Edited publisher abstract)
A triadic perspective on elder neglect within the home care arrangement
- Author:
- AYALON Liat
- Journal article citation:
- Ageing and Society, 36(4), 2016, pp.811-836.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
The present study evaluates a conceptual model of elder neglect within the home care arrangement that takes into consideration the older adult, his or her family members, and the home care worker. Data from 223 complete care-giving units, which consist of an older adult, a family member and a home care worker, were analysed using structural equation modelling. Overall, 31.5 per cent of the older adults, 18 per cent of the care workers and 32.3 per cent of the family members reported at least one type of elder neglect. The proposed model showed a reasonable fit to the data. There was an inverse effect from type of home care to family member's burden and elder neglect, with live-in (around the clock) care being associated with lower levels of family member burden and elder neglect compared with live-out Israeli home care (provided for several hours per week). The amount of informal assistance provided by family members was inversely related to the amount of burden reported by home care workers, with greater informal assistance being associated with lower levels of worker burden. The findings call for the important role of formal home care by demonstrating a potentially protective effect for live-in migrant home care. The study also emphasises the shared burden between formal and informal sources of care. (Publisher abstract)
A pilot study on the abuse of elderly people with dementia in Turkey
- Authors:
- ASTI Nesrin, ERDEM Nese
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Adult Protection, 8(4), December 2006, pp.13-19.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
This study aimed to evaluate the risk of abuse to elderly people with dementia, by examining the level of the elderly person's vulnerability and the stress placed on the caregiver. The sample consisted of 40 patients over the age of 60 who had dementia and who were admitted to an outpatient unit of geriatric medicine, and also 40 caregivers who were a member of the patients family. Data were obtained by questionnaire and the Scale of Risk of Elder Abuse in the Home (REAH). The REAH combines two assessments: the vulnerability assessment score of the older person (VASAP) and the stress assessment score of the caregiver (SASC). Results found that although the mean score of VASAP showed the risk of vulnerability in patients to be high, the mean score of SASC showed that the caregiver's stress was moderate, and the mean score of REAH showed a moderate risk of elder abuse in the home.
Older women's understanding of elder abuse: quality relationships and the 'stresses of caregiving
- Author:
- MORBEY Hazel
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Adult Protection, 4(3), September 2002, pp.4-13.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Specifically feminist perspectives are largely absent from the developing discourse of elder abuse in the United Kingdom. Describes how focus groups were used to gather older women's understandings and experiences of elder abuse. A perspective on elder abuse that prioritises relationships, rather than action or behaviour, is proposed as central to assessing the relations of abuse in later life.
A review of research outcomes in elder abuse
- Author:
- MCCREADIE Claudine
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Adult Protection, 4(2), May 2002, pp.3-8.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Provides a commentary on research outcomes in the field of elder abuse and challenges assumptions about older people, carers, vulnerability and risk.
Developing and testing training materials on elder abuse and neglect for nurse aides
- Authors:
- BRAUN Kathryn L., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect, 9(1), 1997, pp.1-15.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
The prevention of resident abuse and neglect is a critical concern for nursing homes. In this article, educational materials for paraprofessional nursing home workers were developed based on input in Hawaii nurse aides. The stories of the paraprofessionals and their suggestions for managing stress "so we don't take it out on others" were incorporated into a 12-minute video drama and a 12-page booklet. These materials were tested among nurse aides at seven workshops in Honolulu nursing homes. Participants gave the video, booklet, and interactive workshop high ratings and reported a significant increase in job satisfaction from pre-test to post-test.
Role induction and caregiver strain: a structural equation approach
- Authors:
- BERG-WEGER Marla, RUBIO Doris McGartland
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Social Service Research, 21(2), 1995, pp.33-53.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Using causal modelling, this study of 71 adult daughter caregivers of elderly parents examines direct and indirect relationships between two caregiver induction factors, caregiver reason for selection into the role and level of willingness to assume the role. The influence of caregiver reason for selection on level of willingness and post-induction caregiver strain is explored using structural equation modelling. Results suggest caregivers who perceive no other alternative for care are less willing to provide care. When caregivers perceive no alternative to care, they report decreased levels of willingness and increased strain. Implications for practice and future research are presented.
Experience of family caregivers of community-dwelling stroke survivors and risk of elder abuse: a qualitative study
- Authors:
- CHOW Celia, TIWARI Agnes
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Adult Protection, 16(5), 2014, pp.276-293.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to explore the following questions. First, what are the experiences of family caregivers in caring for community-dwelling stroke survivors? Second, what services help or do not help the caregivers in managing their caregiving role? Design/methodology/approach: A qualitative study was conducted with a total of six focus group interviews with 29 stroke caregivers selected using convenience sampling in a local community centre. All interviews were recorded and transcribed for content analysis. Findings: The results pointed to three main themes working together to facilitate desirable outcomes in caregiving and prevent elder abuse: factors contributing to caregiver stress and factors that have a buffering effect on caregiver stress and unmet needs identified from caregivers’ experiences. Research limitations/implications: The authors found that there were a number of factors contributing to caregiver stress. The findings matched with the concept that caregiver stress should not be considered as the primary cause of elder abuse. Findings provided information for further research to investigate positive coping and adjustment for stroke survivors, caregivers and their families. Practical implications: Policy makers and service providers may consider specific policies and tailor-made services to enhance the effectiveness of current practice. The themes emerging from the study could be further reviewed in a longitudinal way to explore the cost-effectiveness, the outcomes and trajectory of interventional programmes. Social implications: Education would be essential to let the public understand caregivers’ difficulties and needs. Prevention of elder abuse may be approached with a range of risk factors for both perpetrating and being elder abuse victim. Originality/value: From the findings of the study, the authors found that there were service gaps within policy and interventions. Concrete suggestions for improving the public's attitude and public facilities/transport for the disabled were captured in the study. In addition to personal resilience, caregivers had a strong wish for a supportive environment and services that would facilitate a better caregiving outcome. (Publisher abstract)
Stress, conflict, elder abuse and neglect in German nursing homes: a pilot study among professional caregivers
- Author:
- GOERGEN Thomas
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect, 13(1), 2001, pp.1-26.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
A questionnaire survey on elder abuse and neglect in residential settings was conducted among a convenience sample of people working in German nursing homes. Data on nursing staff's experiences of stress and conflict at their workplaces, self-reported incidents of abuse and neglect of nursing home residents, incidents observed as witnesses and subjective theories about causes and motives underlying violence in nursing homes are reported. Different types of neglect and verbal/psychological abuse are most common. Subtypes of elder abuse and neglect show differential correlation patterns with measures of work stress. Subjects attribute abuse and neglect not only to staff shortage and work overload but also to a number of factors in the offender's personality on the one hand and at the political and social level on the other. From a motivational point of view, abuse and neglect are regarded as instrumental acts to reduce workload and as effects of pent-up aggression and inner tensions.