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Mohd Mydin FH, Mikton C, Choo WY, Shunmugam RH, Murray A, Yon Y, Yunus RM, Hairi NN, Hairi FM, Beaulieu M, Phelan A. Psychometric properties of instruments for measuring abuse of older people in community and institutional settings: A systematic review. CAMPBELL SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS 2024; 20:e1419. [PMID: 39211334 PMCID: PMC11358705 DOI: 10.1002/cl2.1419] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2023] [Revised: 05/23/2024] [Accepted: 05/27/2024] [Indexed: 09/04/2024]
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Background The examination of psychometric properties in instruments measuring abuse of older people (AOP) is a crucial area of study that has, unfortunately, received relatively little attention. Poor psychometric properties in AOP measurement instruments can significantly contribute to inconsistencies in prevalence estimates, casting a shadow of uncertainty over the magnitude of the problem at national, regional, and global levels. Objectives This review rigorously employed the Consensus-based Standards for the Selection of Health Measurement Instruments (COSMIN) guideline on the quality of outcome measures. It was designed to identify and review the instruments used to measure AOP, assess the instruments' measurement properties, and identify the definitions of AOP and abuse subtypes measured by these instruments, ensuring the reliability and validity of the findings. Search Methods A comprehensive search was conducted up to May 2023 across various online databases, including AgeLine via EBSCOhost, ASSIA via ProQuest, CINAHL via EBSCOhost, EMBASE, LILACS, ProQuest Dissertation & Theses Global, PsycINFO via EBSCOhost, PubMed, SciELO, Scopus, Sociological Abstract via ProQuest, Chinese National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Google Scholar and WHO Global Index Medicus. Additionally, relevant studies were identified by thoroughly searching the grey literature from resources such as Campbell Collaboration, OpenAIRE, and GRAFT. Selection Criteria All quantitative, qualitative (addressing face and content validity), and mixed-method empirical studies published in peer-reviewed journals or grey literature were included in this review. The included studies were primary studies that (1) evaluated one or more psychometric properties, (2) contained information on instrument development, or (3) examined the content validity of the instruments designed to measure AOP in community or institutional settings. The selected studies describe at least one psychometric property: reliability, validity, and responsiveness. Study participants represent the population of interest, including males and females aged 60 or older in community or institutional settings. Data Collection and Analysis Two reviewers evaluated the screening of the selected studies' titles, abstracts, and full texts based on the preset selection criteria. Two reviewers assessed the quality of each study using the COSMIN Risk of Bias checklist and the overall quality of evidence for each psychometric property of the instrument against the updated COSMIN criteria of good measurement properties. Disagreements were resolved through consensus discussion or with assistance from a third reviewer. The overall quality of the measurement instrument was graded using a modified GRADE approach. Data extraction was performed using data extraction forms adapted from the COSMIN Guideline for Systematic Reviews of Outcome Measurement Instruments. The extracted data included information on the characteristics of included instruments (name, adaptation, language used, translation and country of origin), characteristics of the tested population, instrument development, psychometric properties listed in the COSMIN criteria, including details on content validity, structural validity, internal consistency, cross-cultural validity/measurement invariance, reliability, measurement error, criterion validity, hypotheses testing for construct validity, responsiveness, and interoperability. All data were synthesised and summarised qualitatively, and no meta-analysis was performed. Main Results We found 15,200 potentially relevant records, of which 382 were screened in full text. A total of 114 studies that met the inclusion criteria were included. Four studies reported on more than one instrument. The primary reasons for excluding studies were their focus on instruments used solely for screening and diagnostic purposes, those conducted in hospital settings, or those without evaluating psychometric properties. Eighty-seven studies reported on 46 original instruments and 29 studies on 22 modified versions of an original instrument. The majority of the studies were conducted in community settings (97 studies) from the perspective of older adults (90 studies) and were conducted in high-income countries (69 studies). Ninety-five studies assessed multiple forms of abuse, ranging from 2 to 13 different subscales; four studies measured overall abuse and neglect among older adults, and 14 studies measured one specific type of abuse. Approximately one-quarter of the included studies reported on the psychometric properties of the most frequently used measurement instruments: HS-EAST (assessed in 11 studies), VASS-12 items (in 9 studies), and CASE (in 9 studies). The instruments with the most evidence available in studies reporting on instrument development and content validity in all domains (relevance, comprehensiveness and comprehensibility) were the DEAQ, OAPAM, *RAAL-31 items, *ICNH (Norwegian) and OAFEM. For other psychometric properties, instruments with the most evidence available in terms of the number of studies were the HS-EAST (11 studies across 5 of 9 psychometric properties), CASE (9 studies across 6 of 9 psychometric properties), VASS-12 items (9 studies across 5 of 9 psychometric properties) and GMS (5 studies across 4 of 9 psychometric properties). Based on the overall rating and quality of evidence, the psychometric properties of the AOP measurement instruments used for prevalence measurement in community and institutional settings were insufficient and of low quality. Authors' Conclusions This review aimed to assess the overall rating and quality of evidence for instruments measuring AOP in the community and institutional settings. Our findings revealed various measurement instruments, with ratings and evidence quality predominantly indicating insufficiency and low quality. In summary, the psychometric properties of AOP measurement instruments have not been comprehensively investigated, and existing instruments lack sufficient evidence to support their validity and reliability.
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- Department of Social Determinants of Health, Division of Healthier PopulationsWorld Health OrganizationGenevaSwitzerland
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- Department of Social & Preventive Medicine, Faculty of MedicineUniversiti MalayaKuala LumpurMalaysia
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- Department of Library & Information Science, Faculty of Arts & Social SciencesUniversiti MalayaKuala LumpurMalaysia
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- Department of PsychologyUniversity of EdinburghEdinburgUK
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- World Health Organization Regional Office for EuropeCopenhagenDenmark
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- Public Health MedicineUniversiti Teknologi MARASungai BulohMalaysia
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- Department of Social & Preventive Medicine, Faculty of MedicineUniversiti MalayaKuala LumpurMalaysia
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- Department of Social & Preventive Medicine, Faculty of MedicineUniversiti MalayaKuala LumpurMalaysia
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- École de travail social, Faculté des lettres et sciences humainesUniversité de SherbrookeSherbrookeQuébecCanada
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- School of Nursing, Midwifery & Health Systems, National Centre for the Protection of Older PeopleUniversity College Dublin, BelfieldDublinIreland
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Prevalence of elder abuse and its related factors in Iran: A community-based study. CURRENT PSYCHOLOGY 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s12144-022-03024-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Filipska K, Biercewicz M, Wiśniewski A, Kędziora-Kornatowska K, Ślusarz R. Reliability and validity of the polish version of the vulnerability to Abuse Screening Scale (VASS). J Elder Abuse Negl 2022; 34:56-69. [PMID: 35000556 DOI: 10.1080/08946566.2021.2024106] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Our aim was to assess the psychometric properties and reliability of a Polish version of the VASS. This cross-sectional validation study involved 228 patients above 65 years of age. Authors-Designed Questionnaire, the Geriatric Depression Scale, and the Activities of Daily Living Scale were used to assess construct validity. Psychometric properties, reliability and repeatability were assessed. Cronbach's alpha coefficient for the VASS scale was 0.89. Almost all items showed a high correlation value in relation to the others (R > 0.45). A high coefficient of repeatability and narrow limits of agreement were observed in the Bland-Altman analysis. All items analyzed had excellent intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC>0.9) and weighted kappa (κ > 0.9) scores. Very strong, significant correlations with other tools confirm the accuracy of the VASS scale. Our research shows promising validity and reliability Polish version of the VASS scale to assess the risk of elder abuse and neglect.
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- Karolina Filipska
- Neurological and Neurosurgical Nursing Department, Faculty of Health Science, Collegium Medicum, Nicolaus Copernicus University, Toruń, Poland
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- Clinic of Geriatrics, Faculty of Health Science, Collegium Medicum, Nicolaus Copernicus University, Toruń, Poland
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- Department of Neurology, Faculty of Medicine, Collegium Medicum, Nicolaus Copernicus University, Toruń, Poland
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- Neurological and Neurosurgical Nursing Department, Faculty of Health Science, Collegium Medicum, Nicolaus Copernicus University, Toruń, Poland
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Oetzel JG, Ruru S, Zhang Y, Simpson ML, Nock S, Meha P, Holmes K, Clark M, Adams H, Akapita N, Ngaia K, Murphy S, Moses R, Reddy R, Hokowhitu B. Enhancing Well-Being and Social Connectedness for Māori Elders Through a Peer Education (Tuakana-Teina) Programme: A Cross-Sectional Baseline Study. Front Public Health 2021; 9:775545. [PMID: 34957027 PMCID: PMC8692656 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2021.775545] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2021] [Accepted: 11/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background: Māori kaumātua (elders) face stark health and social inequities compared to non-Māori New Zealanders. The tuakana-teina (older sibling-younger sibling) peer education programme is a strengths-based approach to enhance well-being and social connectedness. The purpose of this study is to present the baseline data from this programme and identify correlates of well-being outcomes. Method: Participants included 128 kaumātua who completed a self-report survey about health-related quality of life, spirituality, social connection and loneliness, life satisfaction, cultural identity and connection, elder abuse, health service utilisation and demographics. Findings: Multiple regression models illustrated the following correlates of outcomes: (a) self-rated health: needing more help with daily tasks (β = −0.36) and housing problems (β = –0.17); (b) health-related quality of life: needing more help with daily tasks (β = –0.31), housing problems (β = –0.21), and perceived autonomy (β = 0.19); (c) spiritual well-being: understanding of tikanga (cultural protocols) (β = 0.32) and perceived autonomy (β = 0.23); (d) life satisfaction: social support (β = 0.23), sense of purpose (β = 0.23), cultural identity (β = 0.24), trouble paying bills (β = –0.16), and housing problems (β = –0.16); (e) loneliness: elder abuse (β = 0.27), social support (β = –0.21), and missing pleasure of being with whānau (extended family) (β = 0.19). Conclusions: Key correlates for outcomes centred on social support, housing problems, cultural connection and perceived autonomy. These correlates are largely addressed through the programme where tuakana/peer educators provide support and links to social and health services to teina/peer recipients in need. This study illustrates needs and challenges for kaumātua, whilst the larger programme represents a strengths-based and culturally-centred approach to address health issues related to ageing in an Indigenous population.
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- John G Oetzel
- Waikato Management School, University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand
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- Waikato Management School, University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand
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- Waikato Management School, University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand
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- Faculty of Māori and Indigenous Studies, University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand
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- Rauawaawa Kaumātua Charitable Trust, Hamilton, New Zealand
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- Rauawaawa Kaumātua Charitable Trust, Hamilton, New Zealand
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- Te Roopu Tautoko ki te Tonga, Dunedin, New Zealand
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- Te Roopu Tautoko ki te Tonga, Dunedin, New Zealand
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Cations M, Keage HAD, Laver KE, Byles J, Loxton D. Impact of Historical Intimate Partner Violence on Wellbeing and Risk for Elder Abuse in Older Women. Am J Geriatr Psychiatry 2021; 29:930-940. [PMID: 33431284 DOI: 10.1016/j.jagp.2020.12.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2020] [Revised: 12/16/2020] [Accepted: 12/17/2020] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To assess the psychological impacts and risk for elder abuse associated with historical intimate partner violence (IPV) in older women. DESIGN Prospective cohort study SETTING: All Australian states and territories. PARTICIPANTS A total of 12,259 women aged 70-75 years at baseline participating in the Australian Longitudinal Study of Women's Health. MEASUREMENTS Women were asked at baseline whether they had ever been in a violent relationship with a partner, and completed a comprehensive survey about their physical and psychological health every 3 years (15 years follow-up) including the Short Form-36 Mental Health subscale (SF-MH) and Vulnerability to Abuse Screening Scale (VASS). Linear mixed effects modelling with maximum likelihood estimation assessed the impact of IPV over time on the SF-MH and VASS. Risk for incident depression and experiencing physical or sexual violence over follow-up was examined using logistic regression models. RESULTS The 782 (6.4%) women who reported historical IPV recorded significantly poorer psychological wellbeing at all timepoints compared to those who did not report historical IPV, and were at higher risk for incident depression over follow up (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] = 1.36, 95% confidence interval [CI]:1.11-1.67). There was no significant relationship between historical IPV and self-reported exposure to physical or sexual violence in late life (aOR = 0.87, 95%CI: 0.53-1.43), but women who reported historical IPV recorded higher rates of vulnerability to abuse on the VASS. DISCUSSION Women who have experienced a violent relationship continue to experience negative effects into older age, highlighting the importance of clinical monitoring and ongoing support for survivors as they age.
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- Monica Cations
- College of Education, Social Work and Psychology (MC), Flinders University, South Australia, Australia; Justice and Society (MC, HADK), The University of South Australia, South Australia, Australia.
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- Justice and Society (MC, HADK), The University of South Australia, South Australia, Australia
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- College of Medicine and Public Health (KEL), Flinders University, South Australia, Australia
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- Faculty of Health and Medicine (JB), The University of Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
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- Faculty of Health and Medicine (JB), The University of Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
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Hokowhitu B, Oetzel JG, Simpson ML, Nock S, Reddy R, Meha P, Johnston K, Jackson AM, Erueti B, Rewi P, Warbrick I, Cameron MP, Zhang Y, Ruru S. Kaumātua Mana Motuhake Pōi: a study protocol for enhancing wellbeing, social connectedness and cultural identity for Māori elders. BMC Geriatr 2020; 20:377. [PMID: 33008342 PMCID: PMC7530863 DOI: 10.1186/s12877-020-01740-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2020] [Accepted: 08/30/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The Aotearoa New Zealand population is ageing accompanied by health and social challenges including significant inequities that exist between Māori and non-Māori around poor ageing and health. Although historically kaumātua (elder Māori) faced a dominant society that failed to realise their full potential as they age, Māori culture has remained steadfast in upholding elders as cultural/community anchors. Yet, many of today's kaumātua have experienced 'cultural dissonance' as the result of a hegemonic dominant culture subjugating an Indigenous culture, leading to generations of Indigenous peoples compelled or forced to dissociate with their culture. The present research project, Kaumātua Mana Motuhake Pōī (KMMP) comprises two interrelated projects that foreground dimensions of wellbeing within a holistic Te Ao Māori (Māori epistemology) view of wellbeing. Project 1 involves a tuakana-teina/peer educator model approach focused on increasing service access and utilisation to support kaumātua with the greatest health and social needs. Project 2 focuses on physical activity and cultural knowledge exchange (including te reo Māori--Māori language) through intergenerational models of learning. METHODS Both projects have a consistent research design and common set of methods that coalesce around the emphasis on kaupapa kaumatua; research projects led by kaumātua and kaumātua providers that advance better life outcomes for kaumātua and their communities. The research design for each project is a mixed-methods, pre-test and two post-test, staggered design with 2-3 providers receiving the approach first and then 2-3 receiving it on a delayed basis. A pre-test (baseline) of all participants will be completed. The approach will then be implemented with the first providers. There will then be a follow-up data collection for all participants (post-test 1). The second providers will then implement the approach, which will be followed by a final data collection for all participants (post-test 2). DISCUSSION Two specific outcomes are anticipated from this research; firstly, it is hoped that the research methodology provides a framework for how government agencies, researchers and relevant sector stakeholders can work with Māori communities. Secondly, the two individual projects will each produce a tangible approach that, it is anticipated, will be cost effective in enhancing kaumātua hauora and mana motuhake. TRIAL REGISTRATION Australia New Zealand Clinical Trial Registry ( ACTRN12620000316909 ). Registered 6 March 2020.
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- University of Waikato, Private Bag 3105, Hamilton, 3240 New Zealand
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- University of Waikato, Private Bag 3105, Hamilton, 3240 New Zealand
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- Rauawaawa Kaumātua Charitable Trust, 50 Colombo St., Hamilton, 3204 New Zealand
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- Rauawaawa Kaumātua Charitable Trust, 50 Colombo St., Hamilton, 3204 New Zealand
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- Rauawaawa Kaumātua Charitable Trust, 50 Colombo St., Hamilton, 3204 New Zealand
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- Massey University, Private Bag 11 222, Palmerston North, 4442 New Zealand
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- University of Otago, PO Box 56, Dunedin, 9054 New Zealand
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- Auckland University of Technology, Private Bag 92006, Auckland, 1142 New Zealand
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- University of Waikato, Private Bag 3105, Hamilton, 3240 New Zealand
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- University of Waikato, Private Bag 3105, Hamilton, 3240 New Zealand
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Elman A, Rosselli S, Burnes D, Clark S, Stern ME, LoFaso VM, Mulcare MR, Breckman R, Rosen T. Developing the Emergency Department Elder Mistreatment Assessment Tool for Social Workers Using a Modified Delphi Technique. HEALTH & SOCIAL WORK 2020; 45:110-121. [PMID: 31984415 PMCID: PMC8454199 DOI: 10.1093/hsw/hlz040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2018] [Revised: 03/22/2019] [Accepted: 04/10/2019] [Indexed: 05/12/2023]
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Elder mistreatment is common and has serious consequences. The emergency department (ED) may provide a unique opportunity to detect this mistreatment, with social workers often asked to take the lead in assessment and intervention. Despite this, social workers may feel ill-equipped to conduct assessments for potential mistreatment, due in part to a lack of education and training. As a result, the authors created the Emergency Department Elder Mistreatment Assessment Tool for Social Workers (ED-EMATS) using a multiphase, modified Delphi technique with a national group of experts. This tool consists of both an initial and comprehensive component, with 11 and 17 items, respectively. To our knowledge, this represents the first elder abuse assessment tool for social workers designed specifically for use in the ED. The hope is that the ED-EMATS will increase the confidence of ED social workers in assessing for elder mistreatment and help ensure standardization between professionals.
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Aminalroaya R, Alizadeh-Khoei M, Hormozi S, Sharifi F, Taati F. Screening for elder abuse in geriatric outpatients: reliability and validity of the Iranian version Hwalek-Sengstock Elder Abuse Screening Test (H-S/EAST). J Elder Abuse Negl 2020; 32:84-96. [PMID: 32008473 DOI: 10.1080/08946566.2020.1719564] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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The present research seeks the notion of the appropriateness of "Hwalek-Sengstock Elder Abuse Screening Test (H-S/East)", and psychometric properties to analyses cultural aspects of elder abuse in the Iranian community dwellers referred to clinics. In this cross-sectional validation study 364 participants, 60 years and over were selected from outpatient' clinics. The SF-36, GDS-15, and AMT scores were used for concurrent validity. The Brief Abuse Screen for the Elderly (BASE) scale was examined to determine the sensitivity and specificity of the Iranian version H-S/East. The elder abuse rate in participants was 29.4% based on cutoff ≥4, while a significant correlation was found in Iranian version H-S/EAST with depression and SF-36 subscale MCS at P < .01, and four factors observed. Optimal cutoff ≥4 obtained with 82.8% sensitivity and 84.5% specificity. It seems the Iranian version of H-S/East demonstrates concurrent validity and fair reliability in elderly outpatients, while construct validity should be carried out in the Iranian elder illiterate population and other languages/cultures.
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- Reyhaneh Aminalroaya
- Clinical Gerontology & Geriatric Department, Medical School, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Clinical Gerontology & Geriatric Department, Medical School, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Elderly Health Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Population Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Elderly Health Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Population Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Elderly Health Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Population Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Dong X, Wang B. Associations of Child Maltreatment and Intimate Partner Violence With Elder Abuse in a US Chinese Population. JAMA Intern Med 2019; 179:889-896. [PMID: 31107499 PMCID: PMC6537846 DOI: 10.1001/jamainternmed.2019.0313] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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IMPORTANCE People who have experienced abuse as a child or violence with an intimate partner might have higher odds of being abused again, but this has been insufficiently investigated regarding elder abuse. More conclusive evidence might be critical to assessment and prevention strategies. OBJECTIVE To examine the associations of child maltreatment and intimate partner violence with elder abuse. DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS Cross-sectional data of 3157 community-dwelling US Chinese older adults (60 years or older) in Chicago, Illinois, were collected during 2011 through 2013. EXPOSURES Cases of child maltreatment and intimate partner violence. MAIN OUTCOMES AND MEASURES Cases of elder abuse. RESULTS Of the 3157 US Chinese older adults included in the study, 1328 (42.1%) were men, and the mean (SD) age was 72.8 (8.3) years. The prevalence of elder abuse, child maltreatment, and intimate partner violence in the cohort was 15.2%, 11.4%, and 6.5%, respectively. After adjusting for sociodemographic variables, health status, quality of life, and health change, individuals reporting child maltreatment had increased odds of intimate partner violence (13.4% vs 5.6%; adjusted odds ratio [aOR], 2.57; 95% CI, 1.78-3.71) and elder abuse (25.2% vs 13.8%; aOR, 2.08; 95% CI, 1.57-2.75) than those not reporting child maltreatment. Individuals reporting intimate partner violence had increased odds of elder abuse than those not reporting intimate partner violence (48.8% vs 12.9%; aOR, 5.53; 95% CI, 4.01-7.64). CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE Prior abuse across major lifespan stages is associated with higher odds of elder abuse. Health care professionals should be more aware of the possibility of abuse when there is a known history of violence in a patient and consider the cumulative effect of violence among those exposed to elder abuse.
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- XinQi Dong
- Institute for Health, Health Care Policy and Aging Research, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey
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- Institute for Health, Health Care Policy and Aging Research, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey
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Brijnath B, Gahan L, Gaffy E, Dow B. “Build Rapport, Otherwise No Screening Tools in the World Are Going to Help”: Frontline Service Providers’ Views on Current Screening Tools for Elder Abuse. THE GERONTOLOGIST 2018; 60:472-482. [DOI: 10.1093/geront/gny166] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2018] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Background and Objectives
Without an effective screening tool, accompanied by clear guidelines of what to do when elder abuse is suspected, health workers may face challenges when asking questions about elder abuse. This study aimed to find the most effective and acceptable existing elder abuse screening tool and to create guidelines for using the tool.
Research Design and Methods
A rapid review of the literature identified existing validated elder abuse screening tools. Then, 5 tools (Vulnerability to Abuse Screening Scale [VASS], Elder Abuse Suspicion Index [EASI], Elder Assessment Instrument [EAI], Caregiver Abuse Screen [CASE], and Brief Abuse Screen for the Elderly [BASE]), selected based on their internal rigor, were presented to health professionals to assess the tools’ relevance to their practice. Three focus groups were held with 23 health professionals in Victoria, Australia, in 2017. Data were thematically analyzed.
Results
None of the tools were deemed suitable by participants for use in their practice. Criticisms of the tools included: using outdated terminology, asking binary questions, asking multiple questions at once, failure to consider the older person’s cognitive status, failure to consider how culture mediates elder abuse, and failure to outline a referral pathway to those administering the tool. Participants emphasized that the screening tool must promote trust and rapport between the assessor and the older person to solicit a story on this sensitive subject.
Discussion and Implications
A successful elder abuse screening tool must be concise, easy to use, account for the older person’s health and social vulnerabilities, and outline a referral pathway if elder abuse is suspected.
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- Bianca Brijnath
- National Ageing Research Institute, Parkville, Victoria, Western Australia
- School of Occupational Therapy and Social Work, Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia
- Department of General Practice, Monash University, Notting Hill, Victoria
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- National Ageing Research Institute, Parkville, Victoria, Western Australia
- School of Social Sciences and Humanities, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Victoria
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- National Ageing Research Institute, Parkville, Victoria, Western Australia
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Victoria, Australia
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- National Ageing Research Institute, Parkville, Victoria, Western Australia
- School of Population and Global Health, University of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Dantas RB, Oliveira GL, Silveira AM. Psychometric properties of the Vulnerability to Abuse Screening Scale for screening abuse of older adults. Rev Saude Publica 2017; 51:31. [PMID: 28423137 PMCID: PMC5396508 DOI: 10.1590/s1518-8787.2017051006839] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2015] [Accepted: 04/12/2016] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Adapt and evaluate the psychometric properties of the Vulnerability to Abuse Screening Scale to identify risk of domestic violence against older adults in Brazil. METHODS The instrument was adapted and validated in a sample of 151 older adults from a geriatric reference center in the municipality of Belo Horizonte, State of Minas Gerais, in 2014. We collected sociodemographic, clinical, and abuse-related information, and verified reliability by reproducibility in a sample of 55 older people, who underwent re-testing of the instrument seven days after the first application. Descriptive and comparative analyses were performed for all variables, with a significance level of 5%. The construct validity was analyzed by the principal components method with a tetrachoric correlation matrix, the reliability of the scale by the weighted Kappa (Kp) statistic, and the internal consistency by the Kuder-Richardson estimator formula 20 (KR-20). RESULTS The average age of the participants was 72.1 years (DP = 6.96; 95%CI 70.94–73.17), with a maximum of 92 years, and they were predominantly female (76.2%; 95%CI 69.82–83.03). When analyzing the relationship between the scores of the Vulnerability to Abuse Screening Scale, categorized by presence (score > 3) or absence (score < 3) of vulnerability to abuse, with clinical and health conditions, we found statistically significant differences for self-perception of health (p = 0.002), depressive symptoms (p = 0.000), and presence of rheumatism (p = 0.003). There were no statistically significant differences between sexes. The Vulnerability to Abuse Screening Scale acceptably evaluated validity in the transcultural adaptation process, demonstrating dimensionality coherent with the original proposal (four factors). In the internal consistency analysis, the instrument presented good results (KR-20 = 0.69) and the reliability via reproducibility was considered excellent for the global scale (Kp = 0.92). CONCLUSIONS The Vulnerability to Abuse Screening Scale proved to be a valid instrument with good psychometric capacity for screening domestic abuse against older adults in Brazil.
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- Raquel Batista Dantas
- Programa de Mestrado Profissional em Promoção da Saúde e Prevenção da Violência. Hospital da Polícia Militar de Minas Gerais. Faculdade de Medicina. Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais. Belo Horizonte, MG, Brasil
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- Programa de Mestrado Profissional em Promoção da Saúde e Prevenção da Violência. Hospital da Polícia Militar de Minas Gerais. Faculdade de Medicina. Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais. Belo Horizonte, MG, Brasil
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- Departamento de Medicina Preventiva e Social. Faculdade de Medicina. Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais. Belo Horizonte, MG, Brasil
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DURU AŞİRET G, BAĞCIVAN G, ÖZCAN M, BAŞAK ERÖKSÜZ B, AKBAYRAK N, AKDEMİR N. Cross-cultural adaptation and psychometric assessment of the Turkishversion of the Vulnerability to Abuse Screening Scale. Turk J Med Sci 2017; 47:1223-1228. [DOI: 10.3906/sag-1609-11] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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Maia RDS, Maia EMC. Psychometric evidence of the transcultural adaptation of the Vulnerability Abuse Screening Scale (VASS) for the detection of violence against the elderly. REVISTA BRASILEIRA DE GERIATRIA E GERONTOLOGIA 2016. [DOI: 10.1590/1981-22562016019.150133] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Abstract Objective: to present preliminary psychometric evidence of the cross-cultural adaptation of the Vulnerability to Abuse Screening Scale. Method: The steps of cultural adaptation verified conceptual, item, semantic and measurement equivalence. For measurement equivalence and verification of the psychometric data of the study samples of 30 and 66 elderly persons, respectively, were used. Descriptive and inferential statistics (KR-20, T-Student Test, Pearson correlation, univariate ANOVA and the Fleiss’ Kappa Index) were used for analysis of results. Results: It was found that the age of the participants ranged between 60 and 84 years, with a majority of older women participants (n=38). The KR-20 value for the overall score of the instrument was 0.688. The values for the four dimensions proposed by the authors of the instrument were 0.528, 0.289, 0.552 and 0.303, respectively. Only the values of the subscales Vulnerability and Coercion proved to be close to those of the original study (0.550 and 0.390). Conclusion: The internal consistency values found in the present study ranged from moderate to good, indicating that the results were satisfactory, despite being initial findings.
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Buri H, Daly JM, Hartz AJ, Jogerst GJ. Factors Associated With Self-Reported Elder Mistreatment in Iowa’s Frailest Elders. Res Aging 2016. [DOI: 10.1177/0164027506289722] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The purposes of this study were to determine associated characteristics of community-dwelling older persons, their access to care and social provisions, and self-reported elder abuse, and to assess how having help in completing a questionnaire affected these associations. A questionnaire was mailed to 1,017 randomly selected elders in the Iowa Medicaid Waiver Program. The overall prevalence of self-reported abuse was 20.9%. Fifty-nine percent of respondents had help completing the questionnaire. Abuse was associated with low social provisions, more emergency room visits, being alone, and not having enough money. For those having help completing the questionnaire, abuse was associated with older age, low social provisions, being alone, and not having enough money. For those having no help completing the questionnaire, abuse was associated with depression, being alone, more emergency room visits, and low social provisions. Among community-living elders needing services in their homes, the prevalence of abuse was higher than that found in general population studies.
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Yi Q, Honda J, Hohashi N. Development of an Assessment Tool for Domestic Elder Abuse: Creation of Items from a Literature Review. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2015. [DOI: 10.4236/aar.2015.46021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Maia RDS, Maia EMC. [Brazilian Portuguese cross-cultural adaptation of the Vulnerability to Abuse Screening Scale (VASS) for screening of violence against the elderly]. CAD SAUDE PUBLICA 2014; 30:1379-84. [PMID: 25166935 DOI: 10.1590/0102-311x00014814] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2014] [Accepted: 04/28/2014] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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The literature indicates a lack of available tools in Portuguese for detecting violence against the elderly. It thus seems appropriate to provide Portuguese-language versions of tools originating from other cultures. The Vulnerability to Abuse Screening Scale (VASS) contains 12 items that identify the risk of violence against the elderly. The current study aimed to conduct a Brazilian Portuguese cultural adaptation of VASS. The concept used to construct the instrument and its items proved appropriate for investigating the target phenomenon. The study showed good semantic equivalence between items in the back-translations and the original instrument, especially for T1 - R1. The judges opted to use 11 items from T1 for the short version. Operational equivalence was satisfactory. The results were generally acceptable. However, the instrument still failed to show sufficiently satisfactory results to confirm the feasibility of its use. In conclusion, the instrument needs to be revised and replicated to further verify its validity.
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- Rodrigo da Silva Maia
- Grupo de Estudos Psicologia e Saúde, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Brasil
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Leddy MA, Farrow VA, Schulkin J. Obstetrician-Gynecologists' Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practice Regarding Elder Abuse Screening. Womens Health Issues 2014; 24:e455-64. [DOI: 10.1016/j.whi.2014.04.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2013] [Revised: 04/03/2014] [Accepted: 04/21/2014] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Adams VM, Bagshaw D, Wendt S, Zannettino L. Financial Abuse of Older People by a Family Member: A Difficult Terrain for Service Providers in Australia. J Elder Abuse Negl 2014; 26:270-90. [DOI: 10.1080/08946566.2013.824844] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Fry PS, Debats DL. Sources of life strengths appraisal scale: a multidimensional approach to assessing older adults' perceived sources of life strengths. J Aging Res 2014; 2014:783637. [PMID: 24772352 PMCID: PMC3964761 DOI: 10.1155/2014/783637] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2013] [Accepted: 10/24/2013] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Both cognitive and psychosocial theories of adult development stress the fundamental role of older adults' appraisals of the diverse sources of cognitive and social-emotional strengths. This study reports the development of a new self-appraisal measure that incorporates key theoretical dimensions of internal and external sources of life strengths, as identified in the gerontological literature. Using a pilot study sample and three other independent samples to examine older adults' appraisals of their sources of life strengths which helped them in their daily functioning and to combat life challenges, adversity, and losses, a psychometric instrument having appropriate reliability and validity properties was developed. A 24-month followup of a randomly selected sample confirmed that the nine-scale appraisal measure (SLSAS) is a promising instrument for appraising older adults' sources of life strengths in dealing with stresses of daily life's functioning and also a robust measure for predicting outcomes of resilience, autonomy, and well-being for this age group. A unique strength of the appraisal instrument is its critically relevant features of brevity, simplicity of language, and ease of administration to frail older adults. Dedicated to the memory of Shanta Khurana whose assistance in the pilot work for the study was invaluable.
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- Prem S. Fry
- Graduate Psychology Program, Trinity Western University, 7600 Glover Road, Langley, BC, Canada V2Y 1Y1
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Tareque MI, Ahmed MM, Tiedt AD, Hoque N. Can an active aging index (AAI) provide insight into reducing elder abuse? A case study in Rajshahi District, Bangladesh. Arch Gerontol Geriatr 2013; 58:399-407. [PMID: 24331549 DOI: 10.1016/j.archger.2013.11.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2013] [Revised: 10/28/2013] [Accepted: 11/14/2013] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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We use data from respondents aged 60 years and above, collected during April 2009 in the Rajshahi district of Bangladesh, to examine whether high activeness, as captured by an AAI or in sub-domains, can help reduce the risk of elder abuse. The findings suggest that more than half of rural elderly and 14 percent of urban elderly were at some point abused. High activeness in health and security dimensions lowers the risk of being abused while those who are low active in community participation have the lowest risk of being abused in both rural and urban areas. Being literate (elderly with primary/secondary education) is revealed to be a significant factor that lowers the risk of abuse in both rural and urban areas. These results imply a need for educational programs that bolster positive and proper community interaction, in turn promoting a secure later life for elders, and reducing burden for families and society. High activeness in health and security dimensions should also be promoted to keep the elderly healthy and protect from abusive behavior.
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- Md Ismail Tareque
- Department of Population Science and Human Resource Development, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi 6205, Bangladesh.
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- Sapporo Community Health Service and Department of Dental Public Health, Sapporo Dental College & Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Center on Aging, NORC at the University of Chicago, 1155 East 60th Street, 2nd Floor, Chicago, IL 60637-2745, USA
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- Department of Demography and Institute for Demographic and Socioeconomic Research, University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX 78207-4415, USA
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Schofield MJ, Powers JR, Loxton D. Mortality and disability outcomes of self-reported elder abuse: a 12-year prospective investigation. J Am Geriatr Soc 2013; 61:679-85. [PMID: 23590291 DOI: 10.1111/jgs.12212] [Citation(s) in RCA: 81] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To determine whether elder abuse can predict mortality and disability over the ensuing 12 years. DESIGN Population-based prospective cohort study of women aged 70 to 75 in 1996; survival analysis. SETTING Australia. PARTICIPANTS Twelve thousand sixty-six women with complete data on elder abuse. MEASUREMENTS Elder abuse was assessed using the 12-item Vulnerability to Abuse Screening Scale (VASS) subscales: vulnerability, coercion, dependence, and dejection. Outcomes were death and disability (defined as an affirmative response to "Do you regularly need help with daily tasks because of long-term illness, disability or frailty?"). RESULTS In 1996, 8% reported vulnerability, 6% coercion, 18% dependence, and 22% dejection. By October 2008, 3,488 (29%) had died. Mortality was associated with coercion (hazard ratio (HR) = 1.21, 95% confidence interval (CI) = 1.06-1.40) and dejection (HR = 1.12, 95% CI = 1.03-1.23), after controlling for demographic characteristics, social support, and health behavior but not after adding chronic conditions to the coercion model. Over the 12 years, 2,158 of 11,027 women who had reported no disability in 1996 reported disability. Women who reported vulnerability (HR = 1.25, 95% CI = 1.06-1.49) or dejection (HR = 1.55, 95% CI = 1.38-1.73) were at greater risk of disability, after controlling for demographic characteristics, social support, and health behavior. The relationship remained significant for dejection when chronic conditions and mental health were included in the model (HR = 1.40, 95% CI = 1.24-1.58). CONCLUSION Specific components of vulnerability to elder abuse were differently associated with rates of disability and mortality over the ensuing 12 years.
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Jervis LL, Fickenscher A, Beals J. Assessment of elder mistreatment in two American Indian samples: psychometric characteristics of the HS-EAST and the Native Elder Life-Financial Exploitation and -Neglect measures. J Appl Gerontol 2013; 33:336-56. [PMID: 24652864 DOI: 10.1177/0733464812470748] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Although elder mistreatment among ethnic minorities is increasingly gaining attention, our empirical knowledge of this phenomenon among American Indians remains quite limited, especially with respect to measurement. The Shielding American Indian Elders (SAIE) Project used a collaborative approach to explore culturally informed measurement of elder mistreatment in two American Indian elder samples (a Northern Plains reservation and a South Central metropolitan area). The project sought to investigate the performance characteristics of the commonly used Hwalek-Sengstock Elder Abuse Screening Test (HS-EAST), as well as to examine the psychometric properties of a new measure developed to capture culturally salient aspects of mistreatment in American Indian contexts--the Native Elder Life Scale (NELS). Using methods and samples comparable to those in the literature, the HS-EAST performed adequately in these Native samples. The NELS also shows promise for use with this population and assesses different aspects of elder mistreatment than does the HS-EAST.
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Touza C, Prado C, Segura MP. Detection Scales for the Risk of Domestic Abuse and Self-Negligent Behavior in Elderly Persons (EDMA). J Elder Abuse Negl 2012; 24:312-25. [DOI: 10.1080/08946566.2012.661682] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Anthony EK, Lehning AJ, Austin MJ, Peck MD. Assessing elder mistreatment: instrument development and implications for adult protective services. JOURNAL OF GERONTOLOGICAL SOCIAL WORK 2009; 52:815-836. [PMID: 19830609 DOI: 10.1080/01634370902918597] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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Assessment of elder mistreatment is hindered by a myriad of factors, including inconsistent definitions, divergent and untested theories of causation, and limited research attention to the problem. In addition to these difficulties, professionals encounter complex situations requiring considerable clinical assessment skills and decision-making capacity. Adult Protective Services (APS) workers, as well as mandated reporters such as healthcare providers and social workers, need an assessment tool that can reliably and accurately assess for elder mistreatment. Based on a structured review of screening and assessment instruments, this article discusses the psychometric properties of 15 instruments and the relevance to APS. Implications of the findings for future research, practice, and policy are discussed.
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- Elizabeth K Anthony
- School of Social Work, Arizona State University, Phoenix, Arizona 85004-0689, USA.
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Paranjape A, Rodríguez M, Gaughan J, Kaslow NJ. Psychometric Properties of a New Scale to Assess Family Violence in Older African American Women: The Family Violence Against Older Women (FVOW) Scale. Violence Against Women 2009; 15:1213-26. [DOI: 10.1177/1077801209345141] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Absence of a conceptually grounded, comprehensive measure for family violence in older women has hindered attempts to define the extent of the problem and its effects on older women’s health. This article reports the development and psychometrics of the Family Violence in Older African American Women Scale, a comprehensive scale to measure family violence in older women. The scale demonstrates two distinct factors: (a) “Abuse” and (b) “Caregiving Failure,” which measure abusive behaviors in the context of a family relationship and caring for older women, respectively. Implications for the use of this scale in research and practice settings are discussed.
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Since elder abuse was first acknowledged as a health care and social problem, incidence and prevalence of mistreatment has been assessed sparingly in the United States and other countries around the world. Standardized instruments for determining the prevalence of elder abuse have not been developed and other instruments measuring a person's function and spousal violence have been adapted for the measurement of elder abuse prevalence. The purposes of this paper are to (1) ascertain the reading grade level of the most frequently used elder abuse prevalence instrument's text and (2) determine the content validity of the instruments with respect to the types of elder abuse included in them. A review of the instruments used to measure elder abuse prevalence was completed and a questionnaire was developed to measure the reading grade level and type of elder abuse content in four instruments. The Fry Readability, Flesch Reading Ease, and McLaughlin Grading formulas were used to determine reading grade level. A questionnaire regarding content validity was sent to 69 faculty and staff in one university department and a 59% return was achieved. The Conflict Tactics Scale and the Hwalek-Sengstock Elder Abuse-Screening Test had the lowest mean score at the 6th grade reading level. Results of content analysis for types of elder abuse demonstrated none of the instruments are comprehensive. Instruments to measure the prevalence are needed which balance readability and content validity.
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- Jeanette M Daly
- Department of Family Medicine, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 52242-1009, USA
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Beaulaurier RL, Seff LR, Newman FL. Barriers to Help-Seeking for Older Women Who Experience Intimate Partner Violence: A Descriptive Model. J Women Aging 2008; 20:231-48. [DOI: 10.1080/08952840801984543] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Reichenheim ME, Paixão Jr. CM, Moraes CL. Adaptação transcultural para o português (Brasil) do instrumento Hwalek-Sengstock Elder Abuse Screening Test (H-S/EAST) utilizado para identificar risco de violência contra o idoso. CAD SAUDE PUBLICA 2008; 24:1801-13. [DOI: 10.1590/s0102-311x2008000800009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2007] [Accepted: 12/27/2007] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Este artigo descreve a adaptação transcultural para uso no Brasil do instrumento Hwalek-Sengstock Elder Abuse Screening Test (H-S/EAST) utilizado para identificar risco de violência doméstica em idosos. Avaliando-se as equivalências conceitual e de itens, concluiu-se pela pertinência delas no contexto brasileiro. A equivalência semântica contemplou a correspondência de significado referencial/denotativo de termos e a geral/conotativa dos itens em si. A equivalência de mensuração foi investigada por intermédio de propriedades psicométricas. Semelhante ao encontrado no instrumento original em inglês, a análise fatorial revelou três dimensões. Seis dos sete itens carregaram satisfatoriamente no fator 1 (escala de "situação de abuso potencial"). A consistência interna mostrou-se razoável e reprodutibilidade intra-observador discreta. O segundo fator representando a dimensão de "violação de direitos pessoais ou abuso direto" teve desempenho semelhante. Ainda assim, identificou-se troca de itens entre estas escalas e cargas cruzadas. Uma terceira escala que deveria abarcar as "características de vulnerabilidade" não teve o mesmo desempenho. Conclui-se que mesmo sem mostrar equivalência completa, o H-S/EAST já poderia ser recomendado para uso no contexto brasileiro, pelo menos em parte.
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- Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Brasil; Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Brasil
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Pérez-Rojo G, Izal M, Montorio I, Penhale B. Risk factors of elder abuse in a community dwelling Spanish sample. Arch Gerontol Geriatr 2008; 49:17-21. [PMID: 18534697 DOI: 10.1016/j.archger.2008.04.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2007] [Revised: 04/05/2008] [Accepted: 04/10/2008] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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We analyzed the discriminative capacity of several risk factors for elder abuse and neglect, in order to identify what characteristics distinguish between caregivers with a high or low risk of abuse and neglect. Forty-five caregivers of relatives with dementia participated. The combination of caregiving impact, frequency of aggressive behaviors by care-recipients, stress related to provocative and aggressive behaviors, the frequency of provocative behaviors, interpersonal burden, autoefficiency expectations, quantity of help received and depression classify correctly as risk factors in 90.9% of the cases. This study permits us to identify what characteristics distinguish between caregivers with a high or low risk of abuse and neglect and caregivers.
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- G Pérez-Rojo
- Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Departamento de Psicología Biológica y de la Salud, Facultad de Psicología, Campus Universitario de Cantoblanco, Carretera de Colmenar Viejo, Km. 15,300, 28049 Madrid, Spain.
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Paixão CM, Reichenheim ME. Uma revisão sobre instrumentos de rastreamento de violência doméstica contra o idoso. CAD SAUDE PUBLICA 2006; 22:1137-49. [PMID: 16751953 DOI: 10.1590/s0102-311x2006000600003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Os dados sobre violência contra o idoso são escassos no Brasil. Para estudos adequados sobre a magnitude, fatores de risco e cuidados às vítimas, é necessária documentação sistemática e acurada. Este artigo revisou os instrumentos de rastreamento e avaliação de violência no idoso visando examinar o progresso no contexto internacional e brasileiro. Utilizando as bases de dados MEDLINE, PsycINFO, LILACS, CANE, OVIDs citations e livros de referência, realizou-se uma revisão sistemática da literatura para a seleção dos instrumentos. Fez-se, também, um escrutínio dos estudos de psicometria e utilização dos instrumentos, aplicando-se critérios para avaliar a qualidade dos estudos. Dos dezessete instrumentos encontrados, somente a Conflicts Tactics Scale foi adaptada para o Brasil, ainda que para uso em um grupo etário mais jovem. Alguns outros com boas características psicométricas também foram encontrados, como o Caregiver Abuse Screen, Elder Abuse Assessment Tool, Hwalek Sengstok Abuse Screening Test, Indicators of Abuse Screen, Qualcare scale e Vulnerability to Abuse Screening Scale. Ainda assim, de forma geral, há lacunas importantes nos processos de concepção, validação e adaptação desses instrumentos no Brasil e no exterior.
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- Carlos Montes Paixão
- Hospital Universitário Clementino Fraga Filho, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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Mackenzie L, Byles J, Mishra G. An occupational focus on falls with serious injury among older women in Australia. Aust Occup Ther J 2004. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1440-1630.2004.00424.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Schofield MJ, Mishra GD. Validity of self-report screening scale for elder abuse: Women's Health Australia Study. THE GERONTOLOGIST 2003; 43:110-20. [PMID: 12604752 DOI: 10.1093/geront/43.1.110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 108] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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PURPOSE Early identification of elder abuse requires a valid, easily administered screening instrument. This study examined the reliability and validity of the Vulnerability to Abuse Screening Scale (VASS), a 12-item self-report measure with four factors (Vulnerability, Dependence, Dejection, and Coercion). DESIGN AND METHODS The sample consisted of 10,421 nationally representative Women's Health Australia study participants, aged 73-78, who completed the Time 2 postal survey in 1999. We tested validity of the VASS factor structure and whether baseline risk status independently predicted Time 2 attrition. RESULTS Findings confirmed the VASS factor structure and construct validity. Four factors explained 51% of variance, and these factors were internally consistent. The Vulnerability and Coercion factors held the strongest face and construct validity for physical and psychological abuse. The Dependence and Dejection factors were valid and reliable and significantly predicted 3-year attrition after controlling for confounders. IMPLICATIONS Further work is needed to determine sensitivity and specificity of VASS as a screening instrument for elder abuse. Qualitative research could examine specific experiences and contexts of vulnerable women.
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- Margot J Schofield
- School of Health, University of New England, Armidale, New South Wales, Australia
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