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Elder abuse: a challenge for home care nurses

M A Allan

    Home Healthcare Nurse
    |April 4, 1998
    PubMed
    Summary

    Elder abuse is a growing societal concern, often hidden because it is not acknowledged by victims or perpetrators. Home care nurses play a crucial role in identifying and addressing elder abuse.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gerontology
    • Public Health
    • Social Work

    Background:

    • Elder abuse is a recognized societal issue with potentially increasing prevalence due to economic factors.
    • The problem of elder abuse frequently remains undetected as neither the abused nor the abuser acknowledges the abuse.
    • Home care nurses are uniquely positioned to identify and intervene in cases of elder abuse.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To outline the characteristics of older adults who are victims of abuse.
    • To describe the typical profiles of elder abusers.
    • To present strategies for detecting elder abuse and interventions for home care nurses.

    Main Methods:

    • This article synthesizes existing knowledge on elder abuse characteristics, detection, and intervention.
    • It focuses on the role and capabilities of home care nurses in addressing this issue.
    • Information is drawn from current understanding within healthcare and social science fields.

    Main Results:

    • Abused older adults exhibit specific characteristics, as do their abusers.
    • Effective detection strategies are available for healthcare practitioners, particularly home care nurses.
    • Specific interventions can be implemented by home care nurses to manage and prevent elder abuse.

    Conclusions:

    • Home care nurses are vital in the detection and management of elder abuse.
    • Understanding the characteristics of victims and abusers aids in identification.
    • Proactive intervention by nurses can mitigate the impact and prevalence of elder abuse.

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