نتایج جستجو برای: elder selfneglect
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Objectives: Elder abuse is a phenomenon that has become more apparent by increasing the older adults’ population but there are insufficient evidences about the prevalence of elder abuse and gender differences. This study was aimed to investigate the prevalence of elder abuse and its’ pattern based on gender differences among elderly population. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 414 older...
Introduction Behaviour of patients suffering from Schizophrenia can cause a lot of distress and problems to the family in particular and the society in general. It is surprising that very little has been done by way of systematic survey to discover the relatives' own experiences and hardships resulting from a schisophrenic individual in the family. Creer and Wing (1975) interviewed relatives of...
By EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Hardwood lumber drying in the South is subject to hot and humid weather that promotes enzymatic stain in sapwood. Research has long studied the problem and certain remedies have been proposed. Chemical dipping is the most commonly used method of preventing enzymatic stain. However, its application is only topical and does not prevent stain. A private operator, Danny Elder o...
BACKGROUND Underreporting of elder mistreatment by health professionals is a significant problem. PURPOSE To investigate differences in elder mistreatment reporting threshold between hospice/palliative care (HPC) professionals and Adult Protective Services (APS); explore factors for not reporting elder mistreatment. DESIGN Cross-sectional questionnaire. SETTING/PARTICIPANTS Four HPC teams...
Although tremendous growth has occurred in the breadth and depth of topics investigated within the elder abuse literature, identification of the theoretical underpinnings of elder abuse research, practice, and policy has lagged behind the empirical output. Many academicians as well as practitioners fail to acknowledge explicitly the influence of theory on their research, teaching, programmatic,...
BACKGROUND Hydroxychloroquine may result in cutaneous dyschromia. Older individuals who are the victims of elder abuse can present with bruising and resolving ecchymoses. PURPOSE The features of hydroxychloroquine-associated hyperpigmentation are described, the mucosal and skin manifestations of elder abuse are reviewed, and the mucocutaneous mimickers of elder abuse are summarized. CASE RE...
BACKGROUND As Malaysia is fast becoming an ageing nation, the health, safety and welfare of elders are major societal concerns. Elder abuse is a phenomenon recognised abroad but less so locally. This paper presents the baseline findings from the Malaysian Elder Mistreatment Project (MAESTRO) study, the first community-based study on elder abuse in Malaysia. DESIGN Cross-sectional study, analy...
The elderly are the nation's fastest-growing population, and the number of elder abuse victims has reached epidemic proportions. In Texas, dentists and dental hygienists are mandated by law to report suspected abuse. This study surveyed Texas dental hygienists regarding elder abuse education received in dental hygiene school and post-graduation. Respondents were also asked to self-assess their ...
BACKGROUND there is little consistent data on patterns of reporting of elder abuse in Europe. Between 2002 and 2007, the Irish Health Service Executive developed dedicated structures and staff to support the prevention, detection and management of elder abuse without mandatory reporting. Public awareness campaigns, staff training and management briefings heightened awareness regarding this new ...
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