Another Look at the Helpfulness of Occupational Groups in the Discovery of Elder Abuse and Neglect

• NCJ Number: 199035
• Journal: Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect Volume: 13 Issue: 3 Dated: 2001 Pages: 1-23
• Author(s): B. E. Blakely Ph.D.; Ronald Dolon Ed.D.
• Editor(s): Pamela B. Teaster Ph.D., Georgia J. Anetzberger Ph.D.
• Date Published: 2001
• Length: 23 pages
• Publication Format: Article
• Publication Type: Report (Study/Research)
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

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