Global approaches to older abuse research in institutional care settings: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Over the last two decades, abuse of older adults in institutional settings has been underestimated due to challenges in defining and responding to the issue. This systematic review aims to analyze empirical studies on measuring abuse of older people residing in a long-term care facility, specifically staff-to-resident abuse.

Methods

Following PRISMA guidelines, we searched 10 databases from January 2005 till June 2024. Inclusion criteria encompassed World Health Organization-defined abuse types (physical, psychological, financial, sexual and neglect, intentional or unintentional), reported by staff, residents, family, or public registries, with methodological critical assessment.

Findings

In the last 18 years, 22 studies from eight counties examined of staf

SUBMITTER: Agaliotis M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11892848 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature