Elder Abuse and Neglect: A Survey of Irish General Prectitioners
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O'Brien JG, Long V, Collins C, Ni Riain A, O'Neill D, Elder Abuse and Neglect: A Survey of Irish General Prectitioners, Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect, 2013Download Item:
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The objective of this study was to survey general practitioners (GPs) in Ireland regarding their experience with elder abuse. A random sample of 800 GPs were mailed a survey in March 2010, with a reminder in May 2010, yielding a 24% response rate. The majority, 64.5%, had encountered elder abuse, with 35.5% encountering a case in the previous year. Most were detected during a home visit. Psychological abuse and self-neglect were most common. Most GPs in Ireland have encountered cases of elder abuse, most were willing to get involved beyond medical treatment, and 76% cited a need for more education.
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neglect, elder abuse, Irish general practitioners, IrelandSubject (TCD):
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http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/08946566.2013.827955Licences: