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Elder Abuse Prevention in Brazil, Norway and Slovakia: a Narrative Review

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  • Tokovska Miroslava

    (Kristiania University College, School of Health Sciences, Department of Health and Exercise, Prinsens gate 7–9, 0152 Oslo, Norway)

  • Šolcová Jana

    (Matej Bel University in Banska Bystrica, Faculty of Pedagogy, Department of Social Work, Ruzova 13, 974 11 Banska Bystrica, Slovakia)

  • Ferreira Vanessa Nolasco

    (Kristiania University College, School of Health Sciences, Department of Psychology, Pedagogy and Law, Kalfarveien 78C, 5022 Bergen, Norway)

  • Nour Magde Mohamed

    (Kristiania University College, School of Health Sciences, Department of Health and Exercise, Prinsens gate 7–9, 0152 Oslo, Norway)

  • Yilmaz Muharrem

    (Kristiania University College, School of Health Sciences, Department of Health and Exercise, Prinsens gate 7–9, 0152 Oslo, Norway)

  • Malmedal Wenche Karin

    (Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Department of Public Health and Nursing, Mauritz Hansens gate 2, 7030 Trondheim, Norway)

  • Botngård Anja

    (Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Department of Public Health and Nursing, Mauritz Hansens gate 2, 7030 Trondheim, Norway)

Abstract

OBJECTIVESWith the global population ageing, concerns about the incidence, prevalence and prevention of elder abuse have become increasingly pertinent. This study presents a narrative review of empirical research, investigating the elder abuse prevention implemented in public health policies in three selected countries. The narrative review aims to enrich academic critical discussion about the theme and provide insights for policymakers and professional practitioners working towards elder abuse prevention across different regions. METHODSSearches in the electronic database CINAHL, Medline, PsycINFO and Web of Science databases were performed to identify and synthesise studies reporting on research aimed at investigating elder abuse prevention. The studies that handle on all prevention levels, had to be published in a peer-reviewed journal, report on empirical research, and are available in full text in Portuguese, Slovak, English or Norwegian and published within a ten-year period (2012 to 2022) were included. A total of 981 studies were retrieved, of which 13 papers met the inclusion criteria for this narrative review. RESULTSThe evidence indicated that proactive approach within primordial and primary prevention, interdisciplinary cooperation within primary and secondary prevention, and education for healthcare professionals within all forms of prevention were implemented to various extent as elder abuse prevention in Brazil, Norway and Slovakia. CONCLUSIONSThere is a need to further enhance public awareness of elder abuse through campaigns and advocacy programs; additionally, the routine screening and assessments by healthcare providers for early detection and intervention in suspected abuse cases require improvement; and also, legal and health policy measures must be updated regularly. Elder abuse prevention should be a collective undertaking involving community leaders, healthcare providers, and governmental and non-governmental organisations.

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  • Tokovska Miroslava & Šolcová Jana & Ferreira Vanessa Nolasco & Nour Magde Mohamed & Yilmaz Muharrem & Malmedal Wenche Karin & Botngård Anja, 2024. "Elder Abuse Prevention in Brazil, Norway and Slovakia: a Narrative Review," Central European Journal of Public Policy, Sciendo, vol. 18(1), pages 37-51.
    • Handle: RePEc:vrs:cejopp:v:18:y:2024:i:1:p:37-51:n:1003
    DOI: 10.2478/cejpp-2024-0003
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