Risk factors of elder abuse in a community dwelling Spanish sample

Pérez-Rojo, Gema; Izal, María; Montorio, Ignacio; Penhale, Bridget

doi:10.1016/j.archger.2008.04.005

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“…A possible explanation for this result is that the abuser might have financial difficulties and extort the elder adult's property, resulting in mistreatment [24]. It has been reported that having adult children depending on elderly parents for housing and financial assistance increases the risk of elder mistreatment [25].…”

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Prevalence and Associated Factors of Elder Mistreatment in a Rural Community in People's Republic of China: A Cross-Sectional Study

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BackgroundCurrent knowledge about elder mistreatment is mainly derived from studies done in Western countries, which indicate that this problem is related to risk factors such as a shared living situation, social isolation, disease burden, and caregiver strain. We know little about prevalence and risk factors for elder mistreatment and mistreatment subtypes in rural China where the elder population is the most vulnerable.MethodsIn 2010, we conducted a cross-sectional survey among older adults aged 60 or older in three rural communities in Macheng, a city in Hubei province, China. Of 2245 people initially identified, 2039 were available for interview and this was completed in 2000. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data regarding mistreatment and covariates. Logistic regression analysis was used to identify factors related to elder mistreatment and subtypes of mistreatment.ResultsElder mistreatment was reported by 36.2% (95% CI: 34.1%–38.3%) of the participants. Prevalence rates of psychological mistreatment, caregiver neglect, physical mistreatment, and financial mistreatment were 27.3% (95% CI: 25.3%–29.2%), 15.8% (95% CI: 14.2%–17.4%), 4.9% (95% CI: 3.9%–5.8%) and 2.0% (95% CI: 1.3%–2.6%), respectively. The multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed that depression, being widowed/divorced/single/separated, having a physical disability, having a labor intensive job, depending solely on self-made income, and living alone were risk factors for elder mistreatment. Different types of elder mistreatment were associated with different risk factors, and depression was the consistent risk factor for the three most common mistreatment subtypes.ConclusionOlder adults in rural China self-report a higher rate of mistreatment than their counterparts in Western countries. Depression is a main risk factor associated with most subtypes of mistreatment. Our findings suggest that prevention and management of elder mistreatment is a challenge facing a rapidly aging Chinese population.

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Prevalence and Associated Factors of Elder Mistreatment in a Rural Community in People's Republic of China: A Cross-Sectional Study

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“…In a sample of 417 informal caregivers, Shaffer et al [69] discovered that as a caregiver feels increasingly resentful towards the care recipient, he or she is more likely to abuse the care recipient. Pérez-Rojo et al, in a sample of 45 Spanish caregivers from Madrid, demonstrated that the greater a dementia care recipient is dependent upon the caregiver, the less help a caregiver receives and the more aggressive the dementia patient's behaviors, the more likely the caregiver is to become aggressive and possibly abusive [70]. Pérez-Rojo et al's study did not compare Spanish caregivers to other ethnic groups and thus more research is needed in a more diverse sample.…”

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Compassion Fatigue: An Application of the Concept to Informal Caregivers of Family Members with Dementia

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Anderson

2011

Nursing Research and Practice

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Introduction. Compassion fatigue is a concept used with increasing frequency in the nursing literature. The objective of this paper is to identify common themes across the literature and to apply these themes, and an existing model of compassion fatigue, to informal caregivers for family members with dementia. Findings. Caregivers for family members with dementia may be at risk for developing compassion fatigue. The model of compassion fatigue provides an informative framework for understanding compassion fatigue in the informal caregiver population. Limitations of the model when applied to this population were identified as traumatic memories and the emotional relationship between parent and child, suggesting areas for future research. Conclusions. Research is needed to better understand the impact of compassion fatigue on informal caregivers through qualitative interviews, to identify informal caregivers at risk for compassion fatigue, and to provide an empirical basis for developing nursing interventions for caregivers experiencing compassion fatigue.

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“…14 When resilience is present in caregivers of PWD, it allows them to meet the demands of care in a positive and adaptive way. 16 But there are no studies on relationship between resilience and abuse of PWD. 15 The reduction of abuse has been related to self-efficacy, expectations, and support received from caregivers.…”

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Resilience and social support as protective factors against abuse of patients with dementia: A study on family caregivers

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Contador

Fernández‐Calvo

et al. 2018

Int J Geriat Psychiatry

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Risk factors of elder abuse in a community dwelling Spanish sample

Cited by 36 publications

References 22 publications

Prevalence and Associated Factors of Elder Mistreatment in a Rural Community in People's Republic of China: A Cross-Sectional Study

Prevalence and Associated Factors of Elder Mistreatment in a Rural Community in People's Republic of China: A Cross-Sectional Study

Compassion Fatigue: An Application of the Concept to Informal Caregivers of Family Members with Dementia

Resilience and social support as protective factors against abuse of patients with dementia: A study on family caregivers

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