Development and psychometric properties of the hospitalized elder abuse questionnaire (HEAQ): a mixed methods study

Abstract Background Older patients are more vulnerable and prone to abuse and neglect in hospitals and acute care settings. The present study aimed to develop and assess the psychometric properties of a questionnaire for screening abuse in hospitalized older adults. Methods This study was conducted...

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Main Authors: Zeinab Naderi, Sakineh Gholamzadeh, Abbas Ebadi, Ladan Zarshenas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-08-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-022-03400-0