The role of the nurse in detecting elder abuse and neglect: current perspectives
Amanda Phelan School of Nursing, Midwifery & Health Systems, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland Abstract: As global populations age, it is imperative that nurses have a knowledge base on the topic of elder abuse. Elder abuse can occur in any environment, but is most prevalent in the...
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oai:doaj.org-article:a5306d3f1af44df9bf04ac14e31b5a382021-12-02T09:04:57ZThe role of the nurse in detecting elder abuse and neglect: current perspectives2230-522Xhttps://doaj.org/article/a5306d3f1af44df9bf04ac14e31b5a382018-09-01T00:00:00Zhttps://www.dovepress.com/the-role-of-the-nurse-in-detecting-elder-abuse-and-neglect-current-per-peer-reviewed-article-NRRhttps://doaj.org/toc/2230-522XAmanda Phelan School of Nursing, Midwifery & Health Systems, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland Abstract: As global populations age, it is imperative that nurses have a knowledge base on the topic of elder abuse. Elder abuse can occur in any environment, but is most prevalent in the community setting. Older people may experience either a single type of abuse or several forms of abuse concurrently. It is also important that abuse at an institutional and societal level is recognized and addressed. Nurses have a responsibility to identify when abuse may be perpetrated and to assess the context, ensuring appropriate responses are undertaken. A knowledge of barriers to disclosure is also essential, as well as ensuring that the voice of the older person is prioritized in case management. In doing so, nurses have the ability to both prevent and provide early intervention to safeguard older people. Keywords: elder abuse, ageism, human rights, screening, nurse’s rolePhelan ADove Medical PressarticleElder abuseageismhuman rightsscreeningnurse’ roleNursingRT1-120ENNursing: Research and Reviews, Vol Volume 8, Pp 15-22 (2018) |
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Amanda Phelan School of Nursing, Midwifery & Health Systems, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland Abstract: As global populations age, it is imperative that nurses have a knowledge base on the topic of elder abuse. Elder abuse can occur in any environment, but is most prevalent in the community setting. Older people may experience either a single type of abuse or several forms of abuse concurrently. It is also important that abuse at an institutional and societal level is recognized and addressed. Nurses have a responsibility to identify when abuse may be perpetrated and to assess the context, ensuring appropriate responses are undertaken. A knowledge of barriers to disclosure is also essential, as well as ensuring that the voice of the older person is prioritized in case management. In doing so, nurses have the ability to both prevent and provide early intervention to safeguard older people. Keywords: elder abuse, ageism, human rights, screening, nurse’s role |
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