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| Elder abuse in residential settings in Sweden | | Author(s) | Britt-Inger Saveman, Sture Åström, Gösta Bucht |
| Journal title | Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect, vol 10, nos 1/2, 1999 |
| Pages | pp 43-60 |
| Source | http://www.tandfonline.com |
| Keywords | Elder abuse ; Care homes ; Nursing homes ; Nurses ; Care home staff ; Social surveys ; Sweden. |
| Annotation | To investigate frequencies and types of elder abuse occurring in residential settings in two municipal areas of Sweden, nursing staff were asked to answer a questionnaire; 499 out of 640 (78%) responded. The findings indicated that elder abuse involving the staff did occur. 11% of the staff knew of situations of elder abuse; and 2% admitted that they themselves had been abusive towards a resident. Psychological abuse and physical abuse related to caring activities were most common. In the specific situations reported, the abusers were mostly characterised as hot-tempered, exhausted, and burned out. The abused people were often mentally and/or physically handicapped, and generally over 80 years old. Feelings such as powerlessness, anger towards the abuser, and compassion for the abused person were reported. To cope with the situation, they talked to each other or to the manager. The main preventive strategies recommended were more education and support. (RH). |
| Accession Number | CPA-990729205 A |
| Classmark | QNT: KW: LHB: QTE: QRM: 3F: 76P |
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