title: Self-neglect. 2: Nursing assessment and management.
abstract: This is a two-part unit on self-neglect. Part 1 examined definitions of the phenomenon, its characteristics and risk factors. This article, part 2, discusses nurses' role in the identification and assessment of self-neglect. Due to its complex nature, a multi-agency and multidisciplinary approach is required to meet and protect the needs of vulnerable adults.
authors.affiliation: School of Nursing and Midwifery, University College Cork, Ireland.
authors.forename: Mary Rose
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: Day
authors.forename: Patricia
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Leahy-Warren
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D015577:Geriatric Assessment / Q000379:methods*; D005851:Geriatric Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D009730:Nursing Assessment / Q000379:methods*; D012307:Risk Factors; D012648:Self Care / Q000379:methods / Q000523:psychology; D016728:Self-Injurious Behavior / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000451:nursing / Q000523:psychology