Department of Health Studies and Gerontology, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.
J Elder Abuse Negl. 2012 Apr;24(2):179-94. doi: 10.1080/08946566.2011.646528.
We examined current processes used to identify, communicate, and adopt "best practices" in the field of elder abuse using an iterative process involving literature and Internet reviews, surveys completed by stakeholders, and key informant interviews. Results indicate minimal research evidence exists to support current assessment and intervention strategies; there is an immediate need for more evaluation and research in this area and for improved knowledge exchange and translation. Two strategic directions are recommended: to (a) build capacity for research and program evaluation to advance knowledge of effective practices, and (b) build capacity for knowledge exchange to enhance professionals' efforts.
我们采用迭代方法，通过文献和互联网审查、利益相关者完成的调查以及关键知情人访谈，研究了当前在识别、交流和采用虐待老人领域“最佳实践”方面所使用的流程。结果表明，目前的评估和干预策略几乎没有研究证据支持；当前迫切需要在这一领域开展更多的评估和研究，并加强知识交流和转化。为此，我们推荐了两个战略方向：（a）建立研究和项目评估能力，以增进对有效实践的了解；（b）建立知识交流能力，以加强专业人员的工作。
