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Irish Journal of Medical Science, 1990
Elder abuse is an under-recognised cause of morbidity in the elderly. The frail elderly with multiple physical and psychiatric problems living with a relative who may also have a physical or psychiatric problem are particularly at risk. Although increased awareness of the problem and a high index of suspicion are necessary factors to diagnose the ...
D, O'Neill +3 more
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Elder abuse is an under-recognised cause of morbidity in the elderly. The frail elderly with multiple physical and psychiatric problems living with a relative who may also have a physical or psychiatric problem are particularly at risk. Although increased awareness of the problem and a high index of suspicion are necessary factors to diagnose the ...
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Journal of Burn Care & Rehabilitation, 1998
An estimated 2 million people a year are victims of elder abuse, which ranges from neglect and mistreatment to physical abuse. By the year 2020, a full 22% of the population will be aged 65 or older. This demographic explosion demands that we identify and protect those at risk.
P E, Bird +5 more
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An estimated 2 million people a year are victims of elder abuse, which ranges from neglect and mistreatment to physical abuse. By the year 2020, a full 22% of the population will be aged 65 or older. This demographic explosion demands that we identify and protect those at risk.
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Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 1999
1. There are many types of elder abuse, some of which are never recognized or reported. 2. Medical neglect is a type of elder abuse in health care. 3. Nurses in all health care settings need to be aware of signs and symptoms of elder abuse and take action as indicated. 4.
M O, Hogstel, L C, Curry
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1. There are many types of elder abuse, some of which are never recognized or reported. 2. Medical neglect is a type of elder abuse in health care. 3. Nurses in all health care settings need to be aware of signs and symptoms of elder abuse and take action as indicated. 4.
M O, Hogstel, L C, Curry
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Clinics in Geriatric Medicine, 2005
Dementia and elder abuse are relatively common and under-diagnosed geriatric syndromes. A unique relationship is observed when the two entities coexist. Special issues can confound the care of the dementia patient suspected of being abused. Impaired language or motor abilities to communicate abusive situations to a third party, lack of decisional ...
Maria R, Hansberry +2 more
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Dementia and elder abuse are relatively common and under-diagnosed geriatric syndromes. A unique relationship is observed when the two entities coexist. Special issues can confound the care of the dementia patient suspected of being abused. Impaired language or motor abilities to communicate abusive situations to a third party, lack of decisional ...
Maria R, Hansberry +2 more
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British Journal of Nursing, 1994
Elder abuse is now being recognised as a serious social problem. This article discusses the difficulties in defining elder abuse and describes the characteristics of the abused and the abuser. It then suggests how nurses may recognise abuse and outlines the interventions that may be employed.
Kingston, Paul +1 more
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Elder abuse is now being recognised as a serious social problem. This article discusses the difficulties in defining elder abuse and describes the characteristics of the abused and the abuser. It then suggests how nurses may recognise abuse and outlines the interventions that may be employed.
Kingston, Paul +1 more
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Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services, 2006
Elder abuse and neglect is a critical health care issue that must be brought to the attention of health care providers and older adults’ family members. Adults older than 65 who live at home or in long-term care facilities may be at risk for abuse.
Melissa, Muehlbauer, Patricia A, Crane
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Elder abuse and neglect is a critical health care issue that must be brought to the attention of health care providers and older adults’ family members. Adults older than 65 who live at home or in long-term care facilities may be at risk for abuse.
Melissa, Muehlbauer, Patricia A, Crane
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Clinics in Geriatric Medicine, 2014
Physical abuse of the elderly is a significant public health concern. The true prevalence of all types is unknown, and under-reporting is known to be significant. The geriatric population is projected to increase dramatically over the next 10 years, and the number of abused individuals is projected to increase also.
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Physical abuse of the elderly is a significant public health concern. The true prevalence of all types is unknown, and under-reporting is known to be significant. The geriatric population is projected to increase dramatically over the next 10 years, and the number of abused individuals is projected to increase also.
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Medical Journal of Australia, 1992
To establish the rate of occurrence and patterns of elder abuse, and outcomes of intervention, in an Australian population.Retrospective review of medical records over a 12-month period from July 1990 to June 1991.An area-based geriatric and rehabilitation service attached to a district hospital.Referred patients over 65 years of age, who lived in ...
S E, Kurrle, P M, Sadler, I D, Cameron
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To establish the rate of occurrence and patterns of elder abuse, and outcomes of intervention, in an Australian population.Retrospective review of medical records over a 12-month period from July 1990 to June 1991.An area-based geriatric and rehabilitation service attached to a district hospital.Referred patients over 65 years of age, who lived in ...
S E, Kurrle, P M, Sadler, I D, Cameron
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Home Healthcare Nurse: The Journal for the Home Care and Hospice Professional, 1990
The Alabama Protective Services Act of 1976 was designed to protect adults over 18 made vulnerable because of age, mental deficiency, or poor health. All practitioners of the healing arts are mandated to report if there is reasonable cause to believe abuse, neglect, or exploitation has occurred.
C, Clark-Daniels +2 more
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The Alabama Protective Services Act of 1976 was designed to protect adults over 18 made vulnerable because of age, mental deficiency, or poor health. All practitioners of the healing arts are mandated to report if there is reasonable cause to believe abuse, neglect, or exploitation has occurred.
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Annals of Emergency Medicine, 1997
Elder abuse exists in many forms: physical, emotional, financial, and sexual; neglect; and self-neglect. As many as 2.5 million older people are abused each year, and the number of cases will likely increase as this population grows. Elder abuse receives less attention than other forms of domestic violence, and fewer than 10% of cases are reported ...
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Elder abuse exists in many forms: physical, emotional, financial, and sexual; neglect; and self-neglect. As many as 2.5 million older people are abused each year, and the number of cases will likely increase as this population grows. Elder abuse receives less attention than other forms of domestic violence, and fewer than 10% of cases are reported ...
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