Strategies to build more effective interventions for elder abuse: a focus group study of nursing and social work professionals in Hong Kong

Abstract Background One in six older adults living in communities experience abuse and neglect. Elder abuse has serious consequences for individuals, families, and society, including mortality, physical and psychological morbidities, and increased care requirements. Timely and effective intervention...

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Main Authors: Elsie Yan, Louis To, Debby Wan, Xiaojing Xie, Frances Wong, David Shum
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-12-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-022-03682-4