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Neglect in the elderly patient

T Fulmer¹, G Peveza

¹Division of Nursing, New York University, New York, New York 10012-1165, USA.

The Nursing Clinics of North America

|August 28, 1998

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Elder neglect is a prevalent and misunderstood aspect of elder mistreatment. Nurses require a deeper understanding of neglect to effectively care for older adults and implement best practices.

Area of Science:

Gerontology
Nursing
Social Work

Background:

Elder mistreatment is a significant public health issue.
Elder neglect is the most common form of mistreatment.
Understanding elder neglect is critical for healthcare professionals.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide an overview of elder mistreatment.
To focus on the complexities of elder neglect.
To offer practical recommendations for nurses.

Main Methods:

Literature review on elder mistreatment and neglect.
Analysis of existing models for understanding elder neglect.
Development of practice recommendations for nurses.

Main Results:

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Elder neglect is widespread but poorly understood.
Existing models offer frameworks for analyzing neglect.
Nurses play a key role in identifying and addressing neglect.

Conclusions:

Enhanced understanding of elder neglect is essential for nurses.
Models can aid in comprehending the dynamics of neglect.
Evidence-based recommendations can improve nursing practice in preventing and intervening in elder neglect.