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Elder Abuse
Elder Abuse
Objectives:
To define Elder Abuse To identify the different types of Abuse To determine the Role of the Nurse
Elder Abuse
Elder abuse is a single or repeated act or lack of appropriate action occurring within any relationship where there is an expectation of trust, which causes harm or distress to an older person. (Action on Elder Abuse, 1993).
1. Physical Abuse
Any act of violence
includes pushing, striking or hitting May include the use of physical or chemical restraint
2. Psychological Abuse
Causing mental
3. Financial Abuse
Includes stealing
4. Sexual Abuse
Intimate contact or
5. Neglect
Failure to provide
6. Institutional Abuse
Consists of repeated episodes of substandard care
privacy, dignity and
PREVENTION
Continuous education Appropriate training Immediate Intervention
References:
Action on Elder Abuse (1993). What is Elder Abuse. Available from http://www.elderabuse.org.uk/About%20Abuse/What_is_abuse%20define. htm. (Accessed 05-Sept-2011)
Andrews, J. (2008). Travesty of Trust. Nursing Standard. Vol. 23, No. 7, pp. 20-21
Community And District Nurses Association (2003). Responding to Elder Abuse. Available from: http://www.cdnaonline.org/documents/ElderAbuse.pdf (Accessed 15-Sept2011) Department of Health (2000). No secrets: guidance on developing and implementing multi-agency policies and procedures to protect vulnerable adults from abuse. The Stationery Office, London. Straughair , C. (2011). Safeguarding vulnerable adults: the role of the registered nurse. Nursing Standard. Vol 25, No. 45, pp. 49-56.
Gross, J. (2009). Elder Abuse: All in the Family? The New York Times. Available from: http://newoldage.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/02/04/elder-abuse-all-inthe-family/ National Association for Practical Nurse Education and Service, Inc. Available from: http://www.napnes.org/etraining/courses.php?course_id=24 Professional crisis and negotiation training. Available from: http://www.mabpro.com/trainingservices/elderabuse