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Preventing harm to vulnerable older adults: a social justice perspective
- Author:
- BRAUN Joan
- Journal article citation:
- Research on Social Work Practice, 31(6), 2021, pp.561-575.
- Publisher:
- Sage
This article presents the results from a qualitative study that explored how legislation in British Columbia, intended to protect vulnerable adults from harm, is implemented in practice. The legislation contains guiding principles that require the least restrictive and minimally intrusive form of support or intervention be used and that the adult’s wishes be respected. Sixteen professionals who work as elder abuse responders in British Columba participated in this study through interviews and a focus group. Fifteen of the study participants were social workers. Grounded theory method was used, and themes were identified. The first theme reveals that responders prefer to obtain older adult consent to service provider involvement, rather than forcing compliance by using statutory authority. The second theme reveals that responders may not be able to intervene in a minimally intrusive manner because of resource shortages and organizational structural issues. These findings have human rights and social justice implications. (Edited publisher abstract)
The relativity of theory: applying theories of social psychology to illuminate the causes of the abuse of older people in care homes
- Author:
- MOORE Steve
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Adult Protection, 21(2), 2019, pp.89 -110.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: Through the lens afforded by two theories drawn from the discipline of social psychology, the purpose of this paper is to explain the evident continuing abuse of adults at risk living in care homes by the staff who should be looking after them. Design/methodology/approach: By considering existing theories and research into the reasons why vulnerable adults are abused the paper proposes the relevance of other extant theories on the degradation of moral restraint and dehumanisation of victims, and on the social psychology of intergroup relations, to the perpetration of abuse. Findings: The paper demonstrates how theories that explain the psychology of human behaviour in certain circumstances may be usefully applied to the inveterate social problem of the abuse of vulnerable adults living in care homes. Practical implications: The paper offers the opportunity for the reader to consider how these theories of social psychology may be applied to explain and guide remedies to the persistent levels of abuse in English care homes, abuse that continues despite government oversight of care provided to adults who may be at risk by virtue of the activities of the statutory regulator and health and social care commissioners, and the interventions of safeguarding personnel. Originality/value: This is a conceptual paper from which future research and theorising may arise to better understand the most fundamental causes of the abuse of older people in care homes in order to develop feasible and effective measures to overcome it. (Edited publisher abstract)
Heatwave plan for England: making the case: the impact of heat on health: now and in the future
- Author:
- PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND
- Publisher:
- Public Health England
- Publication year:
- 2015
- Pagination:
- 19
- Place of publication:
- London
This document provides a background to the 'Heatwave plan for England'. The purpose of the plan is to avoid the adverse health effects of excessive heat by raising public awareness and triggering actions by those in contact with people who are most at risk. This, in turn, helps reduce pressures throughout the health and social care system. The document outlines key health issues associated with heatwaves, explains why long-term planning is essential and gives some examples of medium term and longer term actions which can be taken to mitigate or ameliorate some of the effects of future heatwaves and hot weather. (Edited publisher abstract)
Heatwave plan for England: supporting vulnerable people before and during a heatwave: advice for health and social care professionals
- Author:
- PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND
- Publisher:
- Public Health England
- Publication year:
- 2015
- Pagination:
- 18
- Place of publication:
- London
This factsheet is part of a national programme to reduce the health risks by alerting people to the dangers of severe heat and encouraging them to plan in advance what to do in the event of a heatwave. Heatwaves can happen with little warning and illness and death can occur within the first couple of days. This leaflet offers advice both on caring for people most at risk during a heatwave, and on organising others who provide care. Example advice cards for commissioners of health and social care, Directors of Public Health and health and social care staff are also included. (Edited publisher abstract)
Heatwave plan for England: supporting vulnerable people before and during a heatwave: advice for care home managers and staff
- Author:
- PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND
- Publisher:
- Public Health England
- Publication year:
- 2015
- Pagination:
- 14
- Place of publication:
- London
This factsheet is part of a national programme to reduce the health risks by alerting people to the dangers of severe heat and encouraging them to plan in advance what to do in the event of a heatwave. Heatwaves can happen with little warning and illness and death can occur within the first couple of days. This fact sheet contains action cards outlining the roles and responsibilities required of care home managers and staff at each level. (Edited publisher abstract)
Heatwave plan for England: supporting vulnerable people before and during a heatwave: advice for health and social care professionals
- Author:
- PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND
- Publisher:
- Public Health England
- Publication year:
- 2014
- Pagination:
- 16
- Place of publication:
- London
This factsheet is part of a national programme to reduce the health risks by alerting people to the dangers of severe heat and encouraging them to plan in advance what to do in the event of a heatwave. Heatwaves can happen with little warning and illness and death can occur within the first couple of days. This leaflet offers advice both on caring for people most at risk during a heatwave, and on organising others who provide care. Example advice cards for commissioners of health and social care, Directors of Public Health and health and social care staff are also included. (Edited publisher abstract)
Heatwave plan for England: supporting vulnerable people before and during a heatwave: advice for care home managers and staff
- Author:
- PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND
- Publisher:
- Public Health England
- Publication year:
- 2014
- Pagination:
- 12
- Place of publication:
- London
This factsheet is part of a national programme to reduce the health risks by alerting people to the dangers of severe heat and encouraging them to plan in advance what to do in the event of a heatwave. Heatwaves can happen with little warning and illness and death can occur within the first couple of days. This fact sheet contains action cards outlining the roles and responsibilities required of care home managers and staff at each level. (Edited publisher abstract)
Heatwave plan for England: making the case: the impact of heat on health: now and in the future
- Author:
- PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND
- Publisher:
- Public Health England
- Publication year:
- 2014
- Pagination:
- 19
- Place of publication:
- London
This document provides a background to the 'Heatwave plan for England'. The purpose of the plan is to avoid the adverse health effects of excessive heat by raising public awareness and triggering actions by those in contact with people who are most at risk. This, in turn, helps reduce pressures throughout the health and social care system. The document outlines key health issues associated with heatwaves, explains why long-term planning is essential and gives some examples of medium term and longer term actions which can be taken to mitigate or ameliorate some of the effects of future heatwaves and hot weather. (Edited publisher abstract)
Older people’s conceptualization of elder abuse and neglect
- Authors:
- TAYLOR Brian J., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect, 26(3), 2014, pp.223-243.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
This qualitative study used data from eight focus groups involving 58 people aged over 65 years in both urban and rural settings across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. Following training, four older people assisted in facilitation and analysis as peer researchers. Increasing lack of respect within society was experienced as abusive. The vulnerability of older people to abuse was perceived as relating to the need for help and support, where standing up for themselves might have repercussions for the person’s health or safety. Emotional abusiveness was viewed as underpinning all forms of abuse, and as influencing its experienced severity. Respondents’ views as to whether an action was abusive required an understanding of intent: some actions that professionals might view as abusive were regarded as acceptable if they were in the older person’s best interests. Preventing abuse requires a wide-ranging approach including rebuilding respect for older people within society. Procedures to prevent elder abuse need to take into account the emotional impact of family relationships and intent, not just a description of behaviors that have occurred. (Publisher abstract)
Preventative care: the role of sheltered/retirement housing
- Author:
- LLOYD Peter
- Publisher:
- Care Services Improvement Partnership. Housing Learning and Improvement Network
- Publication year:
- 2006
- Pagination:
- 19p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This review examines the role of sheltered/retirement housing in the context of preventative care. It suggests that quality sheltered housing can contribute to preventative care and support, although it must clarify the definition and indicate more clearly the role that it performs. It should identify the type of persons who will benefit most from sheltered housing and who should therefore have priority in the allocation process, and justify the funding sought by sheltered housing. The review explores categories such as: demographic change and ageism; quality of life; is preventative care important?; preventative care defined; a check list of preventative care strategies; accountability and evidence; the needs of older people; what does sheltered housing offer?; how can sheltered housing prove its worth?; to whom should sheltered housing be offered?; who pays for preventative care?; and the impact of changes within sheltered housing. The review concludes that older people are entitled to a good quality of life, and preventative care embraces the means by which a good quality of life may be achieved.