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Elder abuse.

Mark S Lachs¹, Karl Pillemer

¹Division of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology, Weill Medical College, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 10021, USA. mslachs@mail.med.cornell.edu

Lancet (London, England)

|October 7, 2004

Summary

Elder abuse is a significant health issue affecting older adults. This review synthesizes research to aid clinicians in identifying, diagnosing, and treating elder abuse effectively within healthcare settings.

Area of Science:

Gerontology
Public Health
Clinical Medicine

Background:

Elder abuse is a growing concern with severe health implications for the elderly.
There is a need for evidence-based guidance for healthcare providers on managing elder abuse.

Purpose of the Study:

To summarize international research on elder abuse for clinical practice.
To assess the quality, relevance, and feasibility of findings for healthcare providers.

Main Methods:

Review of recent international research and clinical findings on elder abuse.
Discussion of definitions, frequency, risk factors, and screening.
Analysis of clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and treatment strategies.

Main Results:

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The review covers definitions, prevalence, and risk factors of elder abuse.
It discusses the pros and cons of screening and outlines diagnostic approaches.
A protocol for medical assessment and multidisciplinary treatment strategies are proposed.

Conclusions:

Elder abuse requires a comprehensive approach involving medical and social interventions.
Multidisciplinary teams are recommended for effective management.
Clinicians can utilize this summary to improve patient care regarding elder abuse.