Do training programs promote identification and treatment in cases of elder abuse in Long Term Care (LTC) facilities

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ID21537276
AuthorsSara Alon (Faculty of Gerontology, University of Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv, Israel), Barbara Lang (0000-0003-0590-4191, Faculty of Gerontology, Ministry of Health, Jerusalem, Israel, corresponding author), Tova Band-Winterstein (University of Haifa), Tova Band‐Winterstein (0000-0002-6381-3661, University of Haifa)
Year2022
Volume48
Issue8
Pages355-367
Publication date2022-08-03
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueEducational Gerontology (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0360-1277 • E-ISSN: 1521-0472
PublisherInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/03601277.2022.2041535
OpenAlexW4214522083
LanguageEN
Citations received1
References cited39

To examine the impact of training on detection and reporting cases of elder abuse and neglect perpetrated by staff in LTC facilities and to compare staff with previous training to those with no training. A quantitative study in which questionnaires were collected from 250 multi- professional participants at a training seminar. Trainees with previous training on elder abuse reported higher perceived self-efficacy, higher intention to take action asking residents direct questions on abuse, to refer and report cases of elder abuse. They identified more cases of elder abuse in comparison to trainees without previous training. Findings indicate a positive relationship between perceived self-efficacy and intention to take action, and between perceived self-efficacy and direct questioning and referral for further inquiry. Training professionals is essential in coping effectively with elder abuse and neglect in LTC facilities

Elder abuse · Long-term care · Medical emergency · Poison control · Psychiatry · Suicide prevention · Aging, Elder Care, and Social Issues · Elder Abuse and Neglect · Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes · Medicine · Nursing · Psychology · Gerontology

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