Elder abuse protocols: identifying key features and establishing evidence for their use and effectiveness

Barbara Blundell; Amy Warren; Emily Moir

doi:10.1080/08946566.2020.1736225

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Elder abuse protocols: identifying key features and establishing evidence for their use and effectiveness

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Elder abuse protocols: identifying key features and establishing evidence for their use and effectiveness

Barbara Blundell, Amy Warren and Emily Moir

Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect, Vol.32(2), pp.134-151

2020

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/08946566.2020.1736225

PMID: 32129730

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Abstract

Social Work

Clinical Social Work Practice

Social Program Evaluation

Elder abuse

older people

domestic violence

protocols

policy

Written protocols may guide staff responses to elder abuse. Their effectiveness is unclear, as protocols are generally unevaluated. This project aimed to review, evaluate, and update the Alliance for the Prevention of Elder Abuse: Western Australia's 2013 Protocol. A critical literature review identified key features of elder abuse protocols. Three focus groups (N = 19), and an online survey (N = 44) examined the usefulness and effectiveness of the 2013 Protocol and identified improvements. Seventy percent of survey respondents (n = 31) were familiar with the Protocol; all found it useful. Suggested updates included: example policies and resources; screening tools, signs, indicators, and guided risk assessment; further direction and training for front-line workers; and information about issues for diverse and vulnerable groups. An updated Protocol was developed and will be supported by stakeholder education. Ongoing maintenance is required in a changing service context, and future versions could be online and include features to support responses.

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Title: Elder abuse protocols: identifying key features and establishing evidence for their use and effectiveness
Authors: Barbara Blundell (Author) - Curtin University
Amy Warren (Author) - Curtin University
Emily Moir (Author) - Griffith University
Publication details: Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect, Vol.32(2), pp.134-151
Publisher: Routledge
DOI: 10.1080/08946566.2020.1736225
ISSN: 1540-4129
PMID: 32129730
Organisation Unit: School of Law and Criminology - Legacy; School of Law and Society; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; Sexual Violence Research and Prevention Unit
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99513208202621
Output Type: Journal article

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