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Elder abuse identification and referral
— the importance of screening tools and referral protocols | | Author(s) | Georgia J Anetzberger |
| Journal title | Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect, vol 13, no 2, 2001 |
| Pages | pp 3-22 |
| Source | http://www.tandfonline.com |
| Keywords | Elder abuse ; Screening ; Services ; Coordination ; United States of America. |
| Annotation | Barriers exist with regard to elder abuse identification and reporting nationwide and in US states such as Ohio. Screening tools and referral protocols have been shown to be helpful in overcoming some of these barriers. However, existing instruments typically lack three qualities: distinction as to types, signs and risk factors of elder abuse; inclusion of domestic violence in late life as a specific aspect of elder abuse; and delineation of appropriate state laws and community services for effective intervention. This article discusses a project to develop, test and disseminate screening tools and a referral protocol for improving the identification and reporting of elder abuse and domestic violence in late life by Ohio service providers. The impetus, goal and organisation of this 18-month initiative are described. (KJ/RH). |
| Accession Number | CPA-020301201 A |
| Classmark | QNT: 3V: I: QAJ: 7T |
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