Abstract
The sexual mistreatment of older adults is a significant public health issue; like other forms of sexual violence, it is more prevalent than officially reported. Survivors often hesitate to speak out due to feelings of embarrassment, fear, or potential cognitive impairments. Moreover, the concealment of such mistreatment, coupled with societal stigmas surrounding aging and sexuality, creates challenges in recognizing sexual mistreatment during routine or emergency room visits. This paper provides a framework for informing physicians, psychiatrists, and other healthcare providers on best practices screening, detection, and management of sexual mistreatment in older adults. A literature review of older adult sexual mistreatment articles between 2005-2024 was conducted. Medical professionals and psychiatrists are well-positioned to raise awareness and identify sexual mistreatment in older adults and manage such situations when suspected. Assessing suspected sexual mistreatment can improve detection, responsiveness, and patient safety for older adults through an interprofessional approach.
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