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Neglect: what part of abuse?
Pride Institute Journal of Long Term Home Health Care
|March 6, 1987
Summary
Elder neglect is a growing concern with unclear definitions. This paper proposes a decision-making aid to help assess suspected elder neglect cases, prioritizing the health and safety of older adults.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Social Work
- Public Health
Background:
- Elder neglect is increasingly reported, raising concerns among state agencies.
- A lack of consensus exists regarding the specific definition of elder neglect.
- Protective service staff face challenges in identifying and addressing neglect incidents.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe definitional and assessment challenges in elder neglect.
- To outline a decision-making aid for assessing suspected neglect cases.
- To provide systematic guidelines for evaluating neglect events.
Main Methods:
- Conceptual analysis of neglect definitions.
- Development of a structured decision-making framework.
- Review of current assessment practices.
Main Results:
- Identified significant ambiguity in defining elder neglect.
- Proposed a practical aid to standardize neglect assessments.
- Highlighted the need for immediate assessment tools despite definitional gaps.
Conclusions:
- Systematic guidelines are crucial for evaluating suspected elder neglect.
- A decision-making aid can assist professionals in assessing neglect.
- Addressing elder neglect is vital for the health and safety of older adults.