Muehlbauer Melissa, Crane Patricia A
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Passavant, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.
J Psychosoc Nurs Ment Health Serv. 2006 Nov;44(11):43-8. doi: 10.3928/02793695-20061101-07.
Elder abuse and neglect is a critical health care issue that must be brought to the attention of health care providers and older adults' family members. Adults older than 65 who live at home or in long-term care facilities may be at risk for abuse. Nurses should be aware of the causes, screening questions, symptoms of abuse, and resources in the community. Armed with information and a better understanding about the issue, nurses can minimize the devastating effects of abuse on older adults and their families.
虐待和忽视老年人是一个关键的医疗保健问题，必须引起医疗保健提供者和老年人家庭成员的关注。居家或住在长期护理机构中的65岁以上成年人可能面临受虐待的风险。护士应了解虐待的原因、筛查问题、虐待症状以及社区中的资源。有了相关信息并对该问题有更深入的了解，护士可以将虐待对老年人及其家庭造成的毁灭性影响降至最低。
