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Elder abuse and associated factors in eastern romania.
Ioana Dana Alexa1, Adina Carmen Ilie1, Anca Iuliana Pislaru1
1Gr T Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iaşi, Romania.
Summary
Elder abuse is prevalent in hospitalized older adults, with emotional abuse and neglect being most common. The Elderly Abuse Suspicion Index (EASI) can help detect abuse during geriatric assessments.
Area of Science:
- Geriatric Medicine
- Public Health
- Social Gerontology
Background:
- Elder abuse is a significant concern, particularly in hospitalised older populations.
- Psychological and emotional abuse require further investigation in this demographic.
- The utility of the Elderly Abuse Suspicion Index (EASI) in geriatric assessments needs evaluation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify the prevalence and types of elder abuse in hospitalised patients.
- To determine factors associated with elder abuse in this population.
- To assess the effectiveness of the EASI tool in detecting elder abuse.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study involving 386 hospitalised patients aged 65 and above.
- Data collection included medical history and administration of the EASI tool.
- Analysis focused on identifying abuse presence, type, and associated factors.
Main Results:
- 21.5% of patients experienced some form of abuse, with women more frequently affected.
- Emotional abuse (60.2%) and neglect (53%) were the most common types; sexual abuse was absent.
- Abused patients exhibited impaired cognition, malnutrition, depression, and comorbidities; no significant correlation with daily living independence.
Conclusions:
- The prevalence of elder abuse among hospitalised older adults is substantial.
- The EASI tool is effective in detecting elder abuse and should be integrated into standard geriatric assessments.
- Addressing elder abuse requires a comprehensive approach considering diverse associated factors and preventing ageism.
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