The Gerontologist · 1989 · 315 citations · 0 references
NursingGerontological NursingNursing AdministrationGeriatric NursingLong-term Care NursingVictimologyAbuse PreventionElder AbuseEmotional AbuseHealthcare AbusePhysical AbuseSelf-harm PreventionElder Abuse In HealthcareLong-term Care AbuseNursing Home AbusePatient AbusePatient ViolencePhysical Abuse In HealthcareResident AbuseResident Neglect
Despite persistent allegations that abuse of nursing home residents is widespread, the topic has received only limited research attention. Data are presented from a survey of a random sample of 577 nurses and nursing aides working in long-term care facilities. Rates of abuse based on staff self-reports are presented, and subgroups of staff who are more likely to engage in abusive behaviors are identified.