Citation

Phelan A. Br. J. Community Nurs. 2010; 15(10): 472-478.

Affiliation

School of Nursing, Midwifery & Health Systems, University College Dublin. amanda.phelan@ucd.ie

Copyright

(Copyright © 2010, Mark Allen Publishing)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

20966841

Abstract

This article explains what elder abuse is. It details difficulties in definitions, terminology and the challenges which community nurses face when addressing elder abuse. Guidelines are given which enable clarity regarding elder abuse in the home and the discussion highlights issues specific to elder abuse in the home. This article also includes a review of the role of the community nurse in primary prevention as well as secondary and tertiary care.

Language: en