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A pilot study of the elder abuse questionnaire.
Darcus Kottwitz1, Sharon Bowling
1Fort Scott Community College, USA.
The Kansas Nurse
|October 8, 2003
Summary
This study piloted the Elder Abuse Questionnaire (EAQ) in long-term care settings. Findings inform future research on elder abuse risk factors and prevention strategies.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Nursing Research
- Public Health
Background:
- Elder abuse is a significant concern in long-term care facilities.
- Understanding risk factors requires validated assessment tools.
- The Betty Neuman Systems Model provides a holistic framework for care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To pilot the Elder Abuse Questionnaire (EAQ) for use in long-term care.
- To assess the usability of the EAQ in a rural southeastern Kansas population.
- To explore the applicability of the Betty Neuman Systems Model to elder abuse.
Main Methods:
- Descriptive study design.
- Pilot testing of a 25-item questionnaire (EAQ).
- Sample included 49 family members with power of attorney (POA) and facility employees.
Main Results:
- The study successfully piloted the EAQ in the target population.
- A participation rate of 61.25% was achieved.
- The EAQ items were derived from the Betty Neuman Systems Model variables.
Conclusions:
- The EAQ is a potentially valuable tool for assessing elder abuse in long-term care.
- Further research is needed to validate the EAQ and explore its psychometric properties.
- The Betty Neuman Systems Model offers a relevant framework for studying elder abuse.