Elder abuse and neglect: an overlooked patient safety issue. A focus group study of nursing home leaders’ perceptions of elder abuse and neglect

Elder abuse and neglect: an overlooked patient safety issue. A focus group study of nursing home leaders’ perceptions of elder abuse and neglect

Abstract Background The definition and understanding of elder abuse and neglect in nursing homes can vary in different jurisdictions as well as among health care staff, researchers, family members and residents themselves. Different understandings of what constitutes abuse and its severity make it d...

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Main Authors: Janne Myhre, Susan Saga, Wenche Malmedal, Joan Ostaszkiewicz, Sigrid Nakrem
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-03-01
Series:BMC Health Services Research
Subjects:
Elder abuse
Neglect
Patient safety
Long-term care
Nursing homes
Care managers
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12913-020-5047-4

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