Download or read book The Effects of Attitudes on Reporting Elder Abuse Among Registered Nurses Working in Emergency Departments written by Diane L. Buss and published by . This book was released on 1987 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Student Nurse practitioners Attitudes and Knowledge of Elder Abuse written by Raciela Bongato Austin and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abstract: The problem of elder abuse in the United States is expected to increase as the population gets older. When an older adult is abused, the consequences are immense. Nurse-Practitioners in regular contact with the elderly are in a position to detect abuse and to initiate proper investigation and intervention. The purpose of this project was to evaluate the attitudes and knowledge of student nurse-practitioners at California State University, Long Beach on the topic of elder abuse. Results of the study showed significant differences between the groups of first year and second year students on their evaluation of five statements pertaining to knowledge of issues surrounding elder abuse and one statement each on knowledge of protocols and laws and attitude towards elder abuse. There was 100% agreement among Nurse Practitioner students on their perceived legal responsibility in protecting older adults from elder abuse.
Download or read book European Report on Preventing Elder Maltreatment written by Dinesh Sethi and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Elder maltreatment is pervasive throughout the WHO European Region: at least 4 million elderly people are estimated to experience maltreatment in any one year and 2500 of them will die each year. Most countries in the region have an ageing population, putting increasing numbers of people at risk. This report highlights the biological, social, cultural, economic and environmental factors that influence the risk of being a victim or perpetrator of elder maltreatment, as well as the protective factors that can help prevent it. There is some evidence of effective interventions, including psychological programs for perpetrators and programs designed to change attitudes towards older people, improve the mental health of caregivers and, in earlier life, to promote nurturing relationships and learn social skills. The evidence base needs to be strengthened, but surveys show that the public and policy-makers are already concerned about the problem. This report proposes a set of actions for Member States, international agencies, nongovernmental organizations, researchers, practitioners and other stakeholders to strengthen the policy response and devote adequate resources to the issue.
Download or read book Nurses Knowledge of Elder Abuse written by Marita McKnight-Chisholm and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Elder abuse is becoming an increasingly important issue in Australia, because the population is ageing and the majority of the aged live in the community. Nurses have an important role in combating elder abuse. However, the literature suggests that most nurses have little knowledge of elder abuse, or how to intervene appropriately. The limited studies on nurses' knowledge of elder abuse have been conducted in cities (mostly in the USA and Canada), and have not focused solely on nurses working in hospital wards. The aims of this study were to determine - for nurses working in Australian non-metropolitan hospital wards - their knowledge of elder abuse, their perceived ability to deal with suspected cases, and their attitudes to further education. Thus, a descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted which involved the distribution of a self-complete questionnaire on Nurses' Knowledge of Elder Abuse to all Division One Registered Nurses working in selected clinical wards of two major hospitals in Bendigo, Victoria (n=347). The 19-item questionnaire was developed from two previously published questionnaires and information reviewed in the literature, and piloted with two focus groups. The response rate was 27%. Most of the respondents were aware of the different types of elder abuse, and could identify neglect (70%) and physical abuse (78%), but not sexual (21%), psychological (46%) and financial/material abuse (32%). The majority could list some of the contributing factors for abuse (67%) and to whom they would report a suspected case (94%), but not the resources and interventions available (25%). Nurses were generally less than 'somewhat' comfortable, knowledgeable or skilled in interviewing, assessment, arranging services and counselling, and reporting. Most felt it was important to know about elder abuse (93%) and to report suspected cases (92%). However, 92% had received no formal education or training on elder abuse, and 82% indicated a need for increased education and training. Thus, the above group of nurses had (on average) limited knowledge of elder abuse, and how to deal with it. Further education and training are required.Division One Reg.
Download or read book The Perceptions of Elder Abuse Among Future Mandated Reporters written by Makiko Sato and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abstract: The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between ethnic identity/ethnicity and perceptions of elder abuse among future mandated reporters, using the Multigroup Ethnic Identity Measure (MEIM) and eight elder abuse scenarios in a sample of 197 students in Health Care Administration, Nursing, and Social Work. Results indicated a significant relationship between ethnic identity and the perceptions of elder abuse among future mandated reporters. There were no significant differences among ethnic groups, majors, or age groups on the overall perceptions of abuse. Students had significantly different perceptions depending on abuse types. Neglect was the least obvious abuse type. There was a significant difference in reporting attitudes among majors. Social Work and Nursing majors were more likely to report elder abuse cases compared to students in Health Care Administration. Recommendation for education and future research are included.
Download or read book Elder Abuse and Its Prevention written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2014-03-18 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Elder Abuse and Its Prevention is the summary of a workshop convened in April 2013 by the Institute of Medicine's Forum on Global Violence Prevention. Using an ecological framework, this workshop explored the burden of elder abuse around the world, focusing on its impacts on individuals, families, communities, and societies. Additionally, the workshop addressed occurrences and co-occurrences of different types of abuse, including physical, sexual, emotional, and financial, as well as neglect. The ultimate objective was to illuminate promising global and multisectoral evidence-based approaches to the prevention of elder maltreatment. While the workshop covered scope and prevalence and unique characteristics of abuse, the intention was to move beyond what is known about elder abuse to foster discussions about how to improve prevention, intervention, and mitigation of the victims' needs, particularly through collaborative efforts. The workshop discussions included innovative intervention models and opportunities for prevention across sectors and settings. Violence and related forms of abuse against elders is a global public health and human rights problem with far-reaching consequences, resulting in increased death, disability, and exploitation with collateral effects on well-being. Data suggest that at least 10 percent of elders in the United States are victims of elder maltreatment every year. In low- and middle-income countries, where the burden of violence is the greatest, the figure is likely even higher. In addition, elders experiencing risk factors such as diminishing cognitive function, caregiver dependence, and social isolation are more vulnerable to maltreatment and underreporting. As the world population of adults aged 65 and older continues to grow, the implications of elder maltreatment for health care, social welfare, justice, and financial systems are great. However, despite the magnitude of global elder maltreatment, it has been an underappreciated public health problem. Elder Abuse and Its Prevention discusses the prevalence and characteristics of elder abuse around the world, risk factors for abuse and potential adverse health outcomes, and contextually specific factors, such as culture and the role of the community.
Download or read book Patient Safety and Quality written by Ronda Hughes and published by Department of Health and Human Services. This book was released on 2008 with total page 592 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Nurses play a vital role in improving the safety and quality of patient car -- not only in the hospital or ambulatory treatment facility, but also of community-based care and the care performed by family members. Nurses need know what proven techniques and interventions they can use to enhance patient outcomes. To address this need, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), with additional funding from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, has prepared this comprehensive, 1,400-page, handbook for nurses on patient safety and quality -- Patient Safety and Quality: An Evidence-Based Handbook for Nurses. (AHRQ Publication No. 08-0043)." - online AHRQ blurb, http://www.ahrq.gov/qual/nurseshdbk/
Download or read book Clinical Decision making of Nurses Regarding Elder Abuse written by Diana J. Meeks-Sjostrom and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A descriptive correlational design based on an adapted model of Donabedian's Structure, Process, Outcome model and Benner's Novice to Expert theory was used to examine the clinical decision-making of nurses regarding elder abuse. The relationship of the nurses applied knowledge (assessment cues) of elder abuse; demographic questions (e.g. years of experience as a Registered Nurse (RN) and their clinical level of practice status), the use of intuition in nursing practice; and clinical decision outcomes (interventions) for patients in cases of suspected elder abuse was examined. A convenience sample of RNs who worked in the emergency department (ED) in three acute care hospitals, in southeastern United States were asked to complete questionnaires on education about elder abuse, their intuition use, demographic information, applied knowledge of elder abuse, and clinical decision outcomes for suspected elder abuse. The majority of the nurses had participated in the clinical level of practice status program. The convenience sample of 84 RNs consisted of 68 females (81%) and 16 males (19%). The average age of the respondents was 41.43 years. The mean number of years worked as a RN was 13.87 years. Multiple regression results indicated an overall model of two predictors (RNs applied knowledge (assessment cues) and years worked as a RN) significantly predicted clinical decision outcomes (interventions). The model accounted for 25.1% variance in clinical decision outcomes. The t-test revealed there was no difference (applied knowledge (assessment cues) of elder abuse, intuition use in nursing, years working as a RN, clinical level of practice status, and clinical decision outcomes (interventions)) between RNs who received elder abuse education at orientation and those who did not receive the education. The study results suggest that years of working as a nurse supported elder abuse recognition and intervention. The clinical level of practice status of nurses was found not to be a sensitive indicator. Elder abuse education during orientation varied between the hospital settings. The results indicate the educational need for nurses regarding suspected elder abuse.
Download or read book A Study of Emergency Department Nurses Attitudes Toward the Elderly and Their Knowledge of Mistreatment written by Vicki L. Christensen and published by . This book was released on 19?? with total page 63 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Elder Abuse Reporting written by Asia Williamson and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Elder Mistreatment written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2003-02-06 with total page 569 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since the late 1970s when Congressman Claude Pepper held widely publicized hearings on the mistreatment of the elderly, policy makers and practitioners have sought ways to protect older Americans from physical, psychological, and financial abuse. Yet, during the last 20 years fewer than 50 articles have addressed the shameful problem that abusersâ€"and sometimes the abused themselvesâ€"want to conceal. Elder Mistreatment in an Aging America takes a giant step toward broadening our understanding of the mistreatment of the elderly and recommends specific research and funding strategies that can be used to deepen it. The book includes a discussion of the conceptual, methodological, and logistical issues needed to create a solid research base as well as the ethical concerns that must be considered when working with older subjects. It also looks at problems in determination of a report's reliability and the role of physicians, EMTs, and others who are among the first to recognize situations of mistreatment. Elder Mistreatment in an Aging America will be of interest to anyone concerned about the elderly and ways to intervene when abuse is suspected, including family members, caregivers, and advocates for the elderly. It will also be of interest to researchers, research sponsors, and policy makers who need to know how to advance our knowledge of this problem.
Download or read book Resources in education written by and published by . This book was released on 1984-09 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Emergency Health Service Providers Knowledge Attitudes and Beliefs about Elder Abuse and Intersidciplinary i e Interdisciplinary Team Referrals written by Carol Ann Tryon and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Re Thinking Violence in Health Care Settings written by Trudy Rudge and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-03-16 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive volume explores various forms of violence in health care settings. Using a broad range of critical approaches in the field of anthropology, cultural studies, gender studies, political philosophy and sociology, it examines violence following three definite yet interrelated streams: institutional and managerial violence against health care workers or patients; horizontal violence amongst health care providers and finally, patients' violence towards health care providers. Drawing together the latest research from Australia, Canada, the UK, and the US, (Re)Thinking Violence in Health Care Settings engages with the work of critical theorists such as Bourdieu, Butler, Foucault, Latour, and Zizek, amongst others, to address the issue of violence and theorise its workings in creative and controversial ways. As such, it will be of interest to sociologists and anthropologists with research expertise in health, medicine, violence and organisations, as well as to health care professionals.
Download or read book The Future of Nursing 2020 2030 written by National Academies of Sciences Engineering and Medicine and published by . This book was released on 2021-09-30 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The decade ahead will test the nation's nearly 4 million nurses in new and complex ways. Nurses live and work at the intersection of health, education, and communities. Nurses work in a wide array of settings and practice at a range of professional levels. They are often the first and most frequent line of contact with people of all backgrounds and experiences seeking care and they represent the largest of the health care professions. A nation cannot fully thrive until everyone - no matter who they are, where they live, or how much money they make - can live their healthiest possible life, and helping people live their healthiest life is and has always been the essential role of nurses. Nurses have a critical role to play in achieving the goal of health equity, but they need robust education, supportive work environments, and autonomy. Accordingly, at the request of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, on behalf of the National Academy of Medicine, an ad hoc committee under the auspices of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine conducted a study aimed at envisioning and charting a path forward for the nursing profession to help reduce inequities in people's ability to achieve their full health potential. The ultimate goal is the achievement of health equity in the United States built on strengthened nursing capacity and expertise. By leveraging these attributes, nursing will help to create and contribute comprehensively to equitable public health and health care systems that are designed to work for everyone. The Future of Nursing 2020-2030: Charting a Path to Achieve Health Equity explores how nurses can work to reduce health disparities and promote equity, while keeping costs at bay, utilizing technology, and maintaining patient and family-focused care into 2030. This work builds on the foundation set out by The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health (2011) report.
Download or read book The Relationship Between Attitudes of Registered Nurses Toward the Elderly and Amount of Self reported Time Spent Caring for the Elderly in Intensive Care Units written by Myra Wexler Darwish and published by . This book was released on 1987 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
