Citation

Wu SJ, Wang HH. Hu Li Za Zhi 2004; 51(6): 64-69.

Affiliation

College of Nursing, Kaohsiung Medical University, No. 100 Shih-Chuan 1st Road, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan, ROC.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2004, Nurses' Association of the Republic of China)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

15614678

Abstract

Major risk factors for abuse of the elderly (EA) include impairment of physical and mental functions, caregiver stress, history of family violence, and inadequacy of social support. Comprehensive assessment for high-risk cases should include disease history, family history, and physical-psychosocial functions. Promotion and maintenance of psychophysical functions of the elderly, enforcement of knowledge and skills of elderly care, and effective communication skills are proven to be able to prevent the occurrence of EA. In communities or medical institutions, nurses are at the front line in finding potential EA cases. It is therefore necessary for nurses to possess knowledge and skills about prevention, assessment and management of EA.

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