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Family-Centred Interventions for Elder Abuse: a Narrative Review
Jill Ryan1, Nicolette V Roman2
1Centre for Interdisciplinary Studies of Children, Families and Society, Faculty of Community and Health Sciences, University of the Western Cape, Bellville, Cape Town, 7353, South Africa. jryan@uwc.ac.za.
Journal of Cross-Cultural Gerontology
|June 24, 2019
Summary
Elder abuse, often by family members, is a growing concern. This review explores family-centered interventions for elder abuse using the RE-AIM framework to evaluate their effectiveness.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Public Health
- Social Work
Background:
- Elder abuse is a significant public health issue with sparse data due to underreporting and definitional challenges.
- Family members are frequently identified as perpetrators in elder abuse cases.
- Developed countries face increasing elder abuse prevalence, necessitating effective interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore family-centered interventions for addressing elder abuse.
- To evaluate these interventions using the RE-AIM framework.
Main Methods:
- A narrative review was conducted.
- The RE-AIM (Reach, Effectiveness, Adoption, Implementation, Maintenance) framework guided the exploration of interventions.
Main Results:
- The review synthesized information on family-centered approaches to elder abuse.
- The RE-AIM framework was applied to assess intervention characteristics.
Conclusions:
- Family-centered interventions show promise in addressing elder abuse.
- Further research utilizing frameworks like RE-AIM is needed to optimize interventions and their implementation.
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