title: A systematic evaluation of a multidisciplinary social work-lawyer elder mistreatment intervention model.
abstract: This study introduces a conceptually based, systematic evaluation process employing multivariate techniques to evaluate a multidisciplinary social work-lawyer intervention model (JASA-LEAP). Logistic regression analyses were used with a random sample of case records (n = 250) from three intervention sites. Client retention, program fidelity, and exposure to multidisciplinary services were significantly related to reduction in mistreatment risk at case closure. Female gender, married status, and living with perpetrator significantly predicted unfavorable outcomes. This study extends the elder mistreatment program evaluation literature beyond descriptive/bivariate evaluation strategies. Findings suggest that a multidisciplinary social work-lawyer elder mistreatment intervention model is a successful approach.
authors: a Department of Social Work , College of Community and Public Affairs, Binghamton University , Binghamton , New York , USA.
authors: Victoria M
authors: VM
authors: Rizzo
authors: David
authors: D
authors: Burnes
authors: Amy
authors: A
authors: Chalfy
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D004552:Elder Abuse / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000628:therapy*; D015577:Geriatric Assessment; D006801:Humans; D033241:Lawyers; D015397:Program Evaluation; D012307:Risk Factors; D012737:Sex Factors; D012947:Social Work; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors
keywords: elder abuse evaluation; evidence-based elder abuse intervention; multidisciplinary elder abuse intervention