Open AccessThe effect of education on knowledge and management of elder abuse: a randomized controlled trial
Author(s) -
Barbora Richardson,
Ginnette Kitchen,
Gill Livingston
Publication year - 2002
Publication title -
age and ageing
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.014
H-Index - 143
eISSN - 1468-2834
pISSN - 0002-0729
DOI - 10.1093/ageing/31.5.335
Subject(s) - medicine , randomized controlled trial , psychological intervention , odds ratio , confidence interval , intervention (counseling) , physical therapy , nursing , surgery
Abuse of older adults may occur to a disproportionate extent in institutions. Lack of familiarity with protocols when managing abuse once it occurs is one of the reasons why it persists. Educational interventions are one of the ways to improve knowledge and management in this area.
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