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Patterns of elder abuse.

S E Kurrle1, P M Sadler, I D Cameron

  • 1Geriatric and Rehabilitation Service, Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital and Community Health Services, NSW.

The Medical Journal of Australia
|November 16, 1992
PubMed
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Elder abuse occurs in 4.6% of the Australian population, with psychological and physical abuse being most common. Interventions are effective when tailored to specific abuse patterns.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Public Health
  • Social Work

Background:

  • Elder abuse is a significant public health issue with under-documented prevalence and patterns in Australia.
  • Understanding the specific types and contributing factors of elder abuse is crucial for effective intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the incidence and patterns of elder abuse in an Australian population.
  • To evaluate the outcomes of interventions for elder abuse.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective review of medical records from an area-based geriatric and rehabilitation service was conducted over a 12-month period.
  • The study included patients over 65 years residing in private homes who met the definition of elder abuse.

Main Results:

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  • The overall rate of elder abuse was 4.6%, with psychological (29 cases) and physical abuse (25 cases) being the most frequent.
  • Identified patterns linked abuse to older person's dependency (42%), abuser's psychopathology (37%), family violence (14%), and carer stress (5%).
  • Intervention effectiveness and outcomes varied based on the identified patterns of abuse.

Conclusions:

  • This study provides the first established rates and patterns of elder abuse in an Australian context.
  • Interventions targeting elder abuse are effective and necessitate tailoring to the specific abuse pattern for optimal impact.