An ecological systems examination of elder abuse: a week in the life of adult protective services.
An ecological systems examination of elder abuse: a week in the life of adult protective services.
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对虐待老年人的生态系统检查：成人保护服务生命中的一周。
DOI：
10.1080/08946566.2013.800463
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发表时间：
2014
影响因子：
1.9
通讯作者：
Fardo,DavidW
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作者：
Wangmo,Tenzin;Teaster,PamelaB;Grace,James;Wong,Wilson;Mendiondo,MartaS;Blandford,Caitlin;Fisher,Steve;Fardo,DavidW
使用Bronfenbrenner的生态系统模型，本研究探讨了对肯塔基州成人保护服务（APS）的虐待老人的指控和随后的调查，以了解APS如何解决虐待老人的需求。使用3种研究工具收集研究周期间向APS提出的老年虐待指控。对指控和由此产生的调查进行了分析。在研究周内，APS接到了1,002个声称虐待老人的电话。其中483份报告被归类为需要保护服务的报告，177份报告被筛选调查，167份报告实际调查。结果描述了虐待电话，调查，受害者，肇事者，和总调查时间的特点。证实率，累犯，以及调查是否增加或减少滥用的风险也进行了评估。通过嵌套系统的透镜检查APS个案工作框架的研究结果和讨论。这种检查有可能提高为老年人提供的服务质量。
Using Bronfenbrenner’s ecological systems model, this study examined allegations of elder abuse made to Kentucky Adult Protective Services (APS) and the investigation that followed, in order to understand how APS addressed the needs of abused elders. Elder abuse allegations made to APS during the study week were collected using 3 study tools. Allegations and resulting investigations were analyzed. During the study week, APS received 1,002 calls alleging elder abuse. Of these, 483 were categorized as reports needing protective services, with 177 reports screened in for investigation and 167 actually investigated. Results describe characteristics of abuse calls, investigations, victims, perpetrators, and total investigation times. Substantiation ratio, recidivism, and whether investigation increased or decreased the risk of abuse were also assessed. An examination of APS casework through the lens of nested systems frames the study findings and discussion. Such an examination has the potential to improve the quality of services provided to older adults.