[Maltraitance organisationnelle envers les personnes aînées lors de services de soutien à domicile: enjeux éthiques identifiés par des ergothérapeutes]
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Organizational elder abuse in healthcare services negatively impacts seniors' well-being. This study identifies complex ethical issues in home support services, highlighting systemic failures and the dehumanization of care.
Area Of Science
- Gerontology
- Healthcare Ethics
- Social Work
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