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Abuse of the elderly

D Johnson

    The Nurse Practitioner
    |January 1, 1981
    PubMed
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    Health professionals are increasingly recognizing elder abuse, but many cases are missed. A new screening protocol uses subjective and objective data to identify victims, aiding elder care and future research on prevention.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gerontology
    • Public Health
    • Social Work

    Background:

    • Elder abuse is an underrecognized public health issue.
    • Existing healthcare practices may overlook cases of elder abuse.
    • A need exists for systematic identification and intervention strategies.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To propose a screening protocol for identifying elder abuse and neglect.
    • To enhance healthcare services for elderly individuals.
    • To establish a research population for studying abusive families.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review on battered elders and child abuse models.
    • Development of a screening protocol incorporating subjective and objective data collection.
    • Application of the protocol for victim identification.

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    Main Results:

    • The proposed protocol facilitates the identification of elder abuse and neglect victims.
    • Provides a framework for integrating screening into routine healthcare.
    • Identifies a cohort for further research into family dynamics in abuse.

    Conclusions:

    • Systematic screening is crucial for addressing elder abuse.
    • The protocol can improve elder healthcare and inform primary prevention strategies.
    • Further research is essential for understanding and preventing elder abuse and neglect.