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ABUSE PERPETRATED CAREGIVERS [1 record]

Record 1 1995-09-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sociology of Old Age
  • Sociology of the Family
  • Social Problems
CONT

In reviewing the research definitions of elder abuse and neglect it is important to note that researchers have focused exclusively on abuse perpetrated by caregivers.

OBS

The perpetrator may be a professional, a caregiver, a family member, etc.

Key term(s)
  • caregiver abuse

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sociologie de la vieillesse
  • Sociologie de la famille
  • Problèmes sociaux
CONT

[...] les personnes qui prennent soin des personnes âgées, à domicile ou en établissement, n'ont pas souvent la formation [...] pour intervenir adéquatement. Une telle dynamique relationnelle, précise-t-on, représente un risque qui peut favoriser l'expression de comportements abusifs des soignants à l'endroit des personnes âgées [...].

Spanish

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