Elder Abuse Policy Research Articles

빅카인즈 시스템을 활용한 노인학대 인식에 관한 빅데이터 분석 연구

Even though there have been various efforts for solving the issue of elder abuse such as the government amended the Elderly Welfare Act and also established the elder abuse policies, and private institutions are providing elder abuse preventive services, the elder abuse is gradually increasing. Thus, as a fundamental approach for solving the issue of elder abuse which becomes aggravated day by day, this study analyzed domestic press report articles to understand the general awareness and trend of elder abuse in our society. In the research method, this study utilized big data analysis data and its analysis system called BIGKinds. The analysis data was divided into two sections based on 2017 when Korea entered the aged society. Section 1 is the period of aging society from 2011 to 2016 while Section 2 is the period of aged society from 2017 to 2022. The press articles collected for six years in each period were analyzed. After collecting total 5,333 articles of Section 1 and 5,630 articles of Section 2, this study conducted the keyword trend analysis, relation analysis, and related word analysis. The main results of this study are as follows. First, in the results of the keyword trend analysis, during the whole period, the most articles were reported in 2016(1,168), which was followed by 2017(1,122) and 2021(1,093) in order. Second, in the results of the relation analysis, the main keywords of Section 1 were the Elder Welfare Act, mandated reporter & reporter, and world elder abuse & world elder abuse awareness. The main keywords of Section 2 were the Elder Welfare Act, mandated reporter, COVID-19 & Corona, and anti-abuse police officer. Third, in the results of the related word analysis, the keywords commonly shown in each section were the Ministry of Health and Welfare, assailant, spouse, aging, social problem, UN, social interest, business agreement, nursing home, and elder abuse state report. Fourth, in the results of the related word analysis, the keywords solely shown in Section 1 were economic, mandated reporter, victim, children, offsprings, revised bill, INPEA(International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse), elderly, and elderly care institution while the keywords solely shown in Section 2 were ceremony, the National Police Agency, protection of human rights, growing trend, aged society, nursing facilities, economic exploitation, worker, police station, and care worker. For improving the awareness of elder abuse and preventing elder abuse, this study suggested the revision of the Elder Welfare Act, enactment of laws related to elder abuse, seeking the measures for vitalizing mandated report of elder abuse, regular activities for spreading the social awareness of elder abuse, and strengthening the care service for reducing elder abuse by spouse.

The Elder Abuse Policy Landscape in the United States

AbstractElder abuse has been seen as a complex problem of potentially severe consequence to its victims for more than a half century. Therefore, not surprisingly, it is believed that only a multidisciplinary response is appropriate. The background and perspective of no single discipline or system alone seems sufficient. In the decades that followed initial problem recognition, elder abuse policy evolved, taking on the philosophies and approaches of the various disciplines or systems that assumed key roles in addressing the issue, namely social work, Aging Network, family violence programming, justice, and health care and promotion. This article, along with identifying and describing representative elder abuse policies, presents each of these disciplines or systems. Later two sets of policy recommendations are cited—National Policy Summit on Elder Abuse and Elder Justice Roadmap—that have been instrumental in providing elder abuse policy direction since 2000. Finally, challenges and opportunities are listed for current and future policy efforts, followed by special notation on the necessity of securing adequate funding for effective policy implementation.

Comparing Elder and Child Abuse Prevention Approaches in Japan: Strategies for Reducing Elder Abuse

This paper examines trends in elder abuse cases (types of abuse, traits of abusers, victims and their relationships, levels of disabilities and dementia of victims, etc.) by using longitudinal data (2012-2018) collected by Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare since its enforcement. Considering these trends, this paper then compares the Elder Abuse Prevention Law to the Child Abuse Prevention Law to assess differences in policy and program provisions and how those relate to successful prevention outcomes. For example, while reports for both elder abuse and child abuse cases have been increasing, governmental actions taken in response have varied. The Child Abuse Prevention Law has been modified 6 times since its enactment based on abuse cases, but no amendments have been made for Elder Abuse Prevention Law based on case or evaluation data. Moreover, there have been many public awareness campaigns for child abuse prevention, but none for elder abuse prevention. These efforts appear to have positive outcomes including increased reporting of child abuse to police. This analysis aims to compare abuse data, abuse laws and public health efforts for children and older adults in Japan. Findings seek to identify disparities and areas where the public approach to child abuse can inform and strengthen elder abuse policies and programs.

Addressing elder abuse in rural and remote communities: social policy, prevention and responses

ABSTRACT This article reports the findings of an international scoping literature review focussed on social policy, prevention, and service responses to elder abuse in rural and remote communities. Forty-seven articles were included in the review, and fourteen types of prevention or service responses were identified in the literature, including several Indigenous-specific initiatives. The review highlighted the need for meaningful inclusion of rural and remote communities in elder abuse policy, as well as the importance of community consultation and consideration of the local context in developing prevention and response initiatives for these communities.

Reviewing the extent of rural and remote considerations in elder abuse policy: A scoping review.

To identify national and international research and literature focussed on policy responses to elder abuse in rural and remote communities to generate recommendations for Australian responses. Scoping literature review. Australia (some international policy also included). National and international elder abuse policy documents relating to rural and remote responses were reviewed. Seventy-two stakeholders were invited to contribute literature that may have been missed in the scoping review. Identification of the extent to which issues for rural and remote communities were discussed in elder abuse policy. Of the 13 Australian policy documents reviewed, only four made mention of rural and remote communities, though this was generally only in regard to increase in vulnerability. No mention of these communities were identified in reviewed global policy. One document focussing on abuse in rural and remote Indigenous communities highlighted the importance of developing culturally appropriate responses hinged on community collaboration and consultation. Consideration of rural and remote communities in elder abuse policy is generally not meaningful. It is recommended that future policy development includes recognition of the distinct features of elder abuse in rural and remote communities, as well as how these features may impact on prevention and responses in these locations. These features include geographical isolation, lack of access to services and transportation, confidentiality and privacy issues, and the need for culturally sensitive approaches to address elder abuse for Indigenous people which take into account the impact of historical disenfranchisement.

노인학대의 현황과 대응정책에 관한 연구 - 전국을 중심으로 -

노인학대의 현황과 대응정책에 관한 연구 - 전국을 중심으로 -

Working at the frontline in cases of elder abuse: ‘It keeps me awake at night’

To explore the experiences of frontline health and welfare practitioners in working with older people experiencing abuse. In-depth interviews with 16 Tasmanian community-based health and welfare practitioners regarding their experiences of working in 49 recent cases of elder abuse. Interview transcripts were analysed using thematic analysis. All participants found working in cases of elder abuse challenging and the work itself was perceived as difficult, complex and at times dangerous. The cumulative effect of intimidating work contexts, practice dilemmas and a lack of support resulted in frustration and stress for many practitioners. Nevertheless, participants were committed to providing ongoing services and support for older people experiencing abuse. Frontline practitioners working in cases of elder abuse face significant challenges and could be better supported through strengthening organisational elder abuse policies, increased management support and more age-inclusive family violence support services.

Elder Mistreatment and the Elder Justice Act

Elder mistreatment is unrecognized, hidden, and underreported. Studies show that health professionals, nurses among them, are largely unaware of the various forms of elder mistreatment that take place and of the proper course of action to pursue when mistreatment is suspected. In this article, we describe elder mistreatment policies, examining them in the light of the United States national elder abuse policies with a focus on important provisions of the Elder Justice Act. Next, we review the various types of abuse, the identification of abuse, and the nurses role in addressing elder mistreatment. We present an example of a case of physical abuse and conclude by discussing nurses' advocacy role and issuing a call to action, challenging nurses to ‘"act now" to protect the well being of elders.

A Glass Half Full: The Dubious History of Elder Abuse Policy

This article highlights the brief 30-year history of major U.S. policies that address elder abuse. The history of elder abuse policy is checkered and incomplete, reflecting a lack of comprehensive federal legislation. We begin our review by discussing the scope of elder abuse policy and, in particular, the Social Security Block Grant, which has become the sole source of federal aid for Adult Protective Services programs. The other source of federal aid, typically for helping efforts by Area Agencies on Aging, is the Older Americans Act. We document the incremental but increasing attention paid to elder abuse by chronicling key initiatives, including early congressional reports and hearings; White House Conferences on Aging; and efforts by pioneers such as Mario Biaggi, Claude Pepper, John Breaux, and Orin Hatch—efforts that we believe have led to the various introductions of the Elder Justice Act.

Future Directions for Social Policy and Elder Abuse: Through the Looking Glass of Generational Characteristics

The future directions for social policy and elder abuse are forecast using the characteristics of three contiguous generations: Baby Boomers, Gen Xers, and Nexters. The results suggest greater potential victimization for the Boomers than previous generations, particularly neglect and exploitation. Gen Xers may experience more self-neglect. Social policy will continue to emphasize the criminalization of elder abuse, reflecting Boomer self-righteousness and severity. Elder abuse victimization will have a medical hue, given the Boomer obsession with health and wellness. Although Gen Xers are less cynical than Boomers, they will be more concerned about their immediate lives and pass the elder abuse policy torch to the Nexters, who will elevate it in deference to the Boomers and in quest for a higher moral order.

Book Review: Elder Abuse and Mistreatment Policy, Practice, and Research (2006). M. J. Mellor & P. Brownell (Eds.), New York: Haworth, 258 pages, US $29.95. Reviewed by Donald A. Strano

Book Review: Elder Abuse and Mistreatment Policy, Practice, and Research (2006). M. J. Mellor & P. Brownell (Eds.), New York: Haworth, 258 pages, US $29.95. Reviewed by Donald A. Strano

“No Secrets” and Beyond: Recent Elder Abuse Policy in England

ABSTRACTThis paper provides an overview of English elder abuse policy including guidelines developed for adult protection by their Department of Health in 2000, a report released from the House of Commons Health Committee in 2004 on elder abuse, related policy changes affecting older adults, the mentally incapacitated, and social care regulations, and the launching of public awareness campaigns. In contrast to the U.S., English policy subsumes elder abuse within the larger category of vulnerable adult protection, steers clear of mandatory reporting, emphasizes abuse by formal caregivers rather than domestic violence, relies on a multi-agency approach to investigation and intervention, and supports more remedial, less punitive regulatory oversight.

Preaching to the Unconverted:

In contrast to the pivotal role physicians played in the movement to protect the rights of abused children, we have been conspicuously absent in the field of elder abuse. This paper argues that the apathy is rooted in causes generic to family violence (such as clinical and academic discomfort, time and reimbursement constraints, and perceived importance) as well as causes unique to elder abuse (such as ageism and lack of a scientific knowledge base). Specific strategies are offered to address these obstacles including (1) framing the problem medically, (2) developing a credible knowledge base visible to clinicians, (3) entering mainstream medical education, and (4) emphasizing elder abuse policy efforts that address the concerns of physicians. The concept of the geriatric syndrome provides a familiar and useful framework for physicians to systematically evaluate suspected elder abuse and neglect.

Elder abuse policy: considerations in research and legislation.

Elder abuse has become the most recently "discovered" form of intrafamilial violence. Most states have enacted elder abuse statutes or have amended their adult protection acts to specify the elderly. A majority of jurisdictions have included mandatory reporting requirements within their statutes. Commentary has been fiercely opposed to mandatory reporting for a variety of reasons. Compelled reporting does not appear to increase the number of reports filed, while enforcement of the schemes depletes much of the funds devoted to elder abuse. Definitions of elder abuse are contradictory and vague. Mandatory reporting requirements suggest that legislators believe elders are unable to determine whether reporting is in their own best interests and thus is an ageist response to the problem of elder abuse. Finally, few services are available to families in which elder abuse has been verified and even fewer program evaluations have been performed to assess these services. Mandatory reporting to identify elder abuse is not appropriate in the absence of programs found to be helpful.