The Prevalence of Elder Abuse and its Association with Frailty in Elderly Patients at the Outpatient Department of a Super-Tertiary Care Hospital in Northern Thailand

The Prevalence of Elder Abuse and its Association with Frailty in Elderly Patients at the Outpatient Department of a Super-Tertiary Care Hospital in Northern Thailand

<i>Background and Objectives:</i> The global population is undergoing rapid aging, resulting in an increase in geriatric syndromes and hidden health issues such as elder abuse. However, the prevalence of elder abuse varies across different settings. The objective of this study is to dete...

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Main Authors: Yanee Choksomngam, Terdsak Petrungjarern, Perapoln Ketkit, Pakpoom Boontak, Ratchanon Panya, Tinakon Wongpakaran, Nahathai Wongpakaran, Peerasak Lerttrakarnnon
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-09-01
Series:Medicina
Subjects:
elder abuse
violence
psychological abuse
frailty
super-tertiary care
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/59/9/1644

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