Elder abuse and neglect: a survey of Irish general practitioners.
The objective of this study was to survey general practitioners (GPs) in Ireland regarding their experience with elder abuse. A random sample of 800 GPs were mailed a survey in March 2010, with a reminder in May 2010, yielding a 24% response rate. The majority, 64.5%, had encountered elder abuse, with 35.5% encountering a case in the previous year. Most were detected during a home visit. Psychological abuse and self-neglect were most common. Most GPs in Ireland have encountered cases of elder abuse, most were willing to get involved beyond medical treatment, and 76% cited a need for more education.
a Institute for Sustainable Health and Optimal Aging , University of Louisville , Louisville , Kentucky , USA.
James G
JG
O'Brien
Ailis Ni
AN
Riain
Claire
C
Collins
V
V
Long
Desmond
D
O'Neill
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D004552:Elder Abuse / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D005260:Female; D058005:General Practitioners / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D015577:Geriatric Assessment / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D006801:Humans; D007494:Ireland / Q000453:epidemiology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010817:Physician-Patient Relations; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires
Ireland; Irish general practitioners; elder abuse; neglect