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A Discussion Paper
出版Health Canada, 2000
主題Family & Relationships / Abuse / Elder Abuse
ISBN06622729279780662272922
URLhttp://books.google.com.hk/books?id=Dy84AQAAMAAJ&hl=&source=gbs_api
註釋The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of the important developments that have occurred in the field of research related to the abuse & neglect of older adults since 1989. The first section briefly reviews previous Canadian research on the subject. Section 2 covers the definitions of the different types of abuse & neglect and discusses the disputes that have arisen over how to define. Subsequent sections review the research on the following: abuse & neglect of older adults in domestic and institutional settings; characteristics of victims and perpetrators; theories of abuse & neglect; risk factors for abuse; protocols for abuse & neglect detection, assessment, and intervention; programs and services developed to address the issue; and prevention. The final section is a brief look to the future.