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Core data elements tracking elder sexual abuse.

Nancy P Hanrahan¹, Ann W Burgess, Angela M Gerolamo

¹The Center for Health Outcomes and Policy Research, University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, Nursing Education Building, Room 337, 420 Guardian Drive, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA. nancyp@nursing.upenn.edu

Clinics in Geriatric Medicine

|April 5, 2005

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Elder sexual abuse is understudied. A revised instrument and national database can improve detection, assessment, and prosecution of these crimes, aiding policy development.

Area of Science:

Gerontology
Criminology
Public Health

Background:

Elder sexual abuse is a significant issue with severe consequences, yet it remains understudied.
Existing research lacks a standardized framework and instrument for data collection.
A theoretical framework is crucial for understanding and addressing elder sexual abuse.

Observation:

Clinical, administrative, and criminal justice experts collaborated using a nominal group method.
An existing sexual assault instrument was revised to be specific to older adults.
The revision process aimed to identify core data elements for elder sexual abuse.

Findings:

A revised, standardized instrument for assessing elder sexual abuse was developed.
The instrument facilitates the creation of a national elder sexual abuse database.

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This database can standardize data collection and analysis for elder abuse cases.

Implications:

The national database can serve as a standard reference for detection, assessment, and prosecution.
It will enable policymakers to plan and evaluate targeted interventions for elder abuse.
Improved data collection can lead to better support for victims and families.