Citation

Schmeidel AN, Daly JM, Rosenbaum ME, Schmuch GA, Jogerst GJ. J. Elder Abuse Negl. 2012; 24(1): 17-36.

Affiliation

Carver College of Medicine , University of Iowa , Iowa City , Iowa , USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2012, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/08946566.2011.608044

PMID

22206510

PMCID

PMC3298114

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to explore health care professionals' perspectives on elder abuse to achieve a better understanding of the problems of reporting and to generate ideas for improving the detection and reporting process. Through a mailed survey, nurses, physicians, and social workers were invited to participate in an interview. Nine nurses, 8 physicians, and 6 social workers were interviewed, and thematic analysis was used to identify the following core themes: preconceptions, assessment, interpretation, systems, and knowledge and education. Participants suggested a reorganization of the external reporting system. More frequent and pragmatic education is necessary to strengthen practical knowledge about elder abuse.

Language: en