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Identifying, reporting and preventing elder abuse in the practice setting.

J McGarry¹, C Simpson

¹School of Nursing, University of Nottingham, Derby. julie.mcgarry@nottingham.ac.uk

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|March 3, 2009

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This article discusses elder abuse, focusing on policy changes and nursing roles. It aims to equip nurses with strategies for identifying, reporting, and preventing elder abuse in healthcare settings.

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Area of Science:

Gerontology
Public Health Policy
Nursing Practice

Background:

Elder abuse is a growing public health concern.
The policy and legislative landscape surrounding elder abuse is evolving.
Nurses play a crucial role in addressing elder abuse.

Purpose of the Study:

To raise awareness of elder abuse.
To examine the changing policy and legislative context of elder abuse.
To define nurses' roles and responsibilities in managing elder abuse.

Main Methods:

Literature review of policy and legislative changes.
Analysis of nursing roles in elder abuse identification and reporting.
Exploration of effective prevention strategies in clinical practice.

Main Results:

Nurses require enhanced knowledge of elder abuse indicators and reporting protocols.
Policy changes necessitate updated nursing interventions.
Effective strategies involve proactive identification and reporting.

Conclusions:

Nurses are vital in combating elder abuse.
Continuous education and policy adherence are essential for nurses.
Multifaceted strategies are needed for elder abuse prevention and intervention.