State of the science on prevention of elder abuse and lessons learned from child abuse and domestic violence prevention: Toward a conceptual framework for research

ABSTRACT

The goal of this review is to discuss the state of the science in elder abuse prevention. Findings from evidence-based programs to reduce elder abuse are discussed, drawing from findings and insights from evidence-based programs for child maltreatment and domestic/intimate partner violence. A conceptual measurement model for the study of elder abuse is presented and linked to possible measures of risk factors and outcomes. Advances in neuroscience in child maltreatment and novel measurement strategies for outcome assessment are presented.

KEYWORDS:

• Conceptual framework
• elder abuse
• intervention
• measurement
• prevention
• research

Acknowledgments

This article is based on the proceedings of the National Institutes of Health workshop on October, 30, 2015: Multiple Approaches to Understanding and Preventing Elder Abuse. The authors thank Mildred Ramirez, PhD and Stephanie Silver, MPH for their assistance in the preparation of this article.

Funding

Support for the preparation of this manuscript was provided in part by the National Institute on Aging (R03AG049266).

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Funding

Support for the preparation of this manuscript was provided in part by the National Institute on Aging (R03AG049266).