Open AccessPredictors of Physical Abuse in Elder Patients With Fracture
Author(s) -
Mursal Gardezi,
Jonathan N. Grauer,
Lee E. Rubin,
Jonathan N. Grauer
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
journal of the american academy of orthopaedic surgeons. global research and reviews
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.343
H-Index - 111
ISSN - 2474-7661
DOI - 10.5435/jaaosglobal-d-22-00144
Subject(s) - elder abuse , physical abuse , medicine , psychological abuse , sexual abuse , neglect , psychiatry , emergency department , population , poison control , alcohol abuse , child abuse , suicide prevention , medical emergency , environmental health
Elder abuse is a public health issue requiring attention. Unlike abuse in the pediatric population, predictors of elder abuse in patients with fracture have not been well defined.