NCJ Number
199035
Journal
Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect Volume: 13 Issue: 3 Dated: 2001 Pages: 1-23
Editor(s)
Pamela B. Teaster Ph.D.,
Georgia J. Anetzberger Ph.D.
Date Published
2001
Length
23 pages
Annotation
This article presents results of a 1997 survey of 395 adult protective services workers in 43 States yielding ratings of the helpfulness of 17 occupational groups in the discovery of elder abuse and neglect.
Abstract
In 1997, a study was conducted on the helpfulness of occupational groups in the detection of elder abuse and neglect. This article summarizes the results of a survey of 395 adult protective services workers in 43 States. Overall, the ratings by key informants of the helpfulness of occupational groups in the detection of elder abuse in 1997 represent a significant improvement over ratings obtained in 1986. In 1997, it appeared that adult protective service workers were much more likely to obtain support from members of occupational groups in uncovering instances of abuse and neglect of elderly citizens than in 1986. Improvements in the performances of members of occupational groups were attributed to on-the-job experience, training, and the adoption of program innovations. References