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REVIEW. Confronting Elder Mistreatment in Long-Term Care Lisa M. Gibbs, MD, and Laura Mosqueda, MD. Elder Mistreatment has a devastating METHODS. impact on its victims and is associat- ed with increased mortality rates. There are few research publications regarding Elder Mistreatment in Elderly persons residing in residen- Long-Term care settings. Material for this review was gathered by vari- tial care facilities are vulnerable due ous methods. These include a Pub Med review of search terms that to decreased ability for self-care and include: Elder abuse and risk factors, Elder abuse and Long-Term medical illnesses affecting cognitive care, Elder abuse and institution, Elder abuse and assisted living and physical function. Markers for facility, and Elder abuse and board and care. Inclusion criteria neglect such as pressure ulcers, mal- included all original research publications with a focus on Elder abuse nutrition, and dehydration may be and Long-Term care. A recent publication, Elder Mistreatment by the falsely attributed to natural conse- National Research Council, was reviewed as an expert Given quences of declining health.
Confronting Elder Mistreatment in Long-Term Care Lisa M. Gibbs, MD, and Laura Mosqueda, MD Elder mistreatment has a devastating impact …
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