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Family caregivers’ perceptions of maltreatment of older adults with dementia: findings from the northwest of Spain

Year: 2018

Type: article

Abstract: Dementia is a neurocognitive disorder that implies a risk factor of maltreatment by family caregivers. In this study, we analyzed both informal caregiver's perceptions of maltreatment and aspects of the caregiver and caregiving behavior that may be associated with maltreatment. We conducted five focus groups (FGs) in three Spanish cities: Segovia, Soria and León. The themes that were identified were related to two levels of maltreatment: (a) relational and (b) institutional. At the relational level, we observed the justification of maltreatment of Older Adults with Dementia (OAswD) by family caregivers during the occurrence of behavioral symptoms. At the institutional level, we noted that lack of support from the government was considered a type of maltreatment. These themes suggest that policy issues related to healthcare should be considered.

Source: Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect

DOI: 10.1080/08946566.2018.1543623

Authors: Jesús Rivera-Navarro, Israel Contador

Institution: Universidad de Salamanca

Language: English

Topic: Elder Abuse and Neglect

Subfield: Geriatrics and Gerontology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: green

Funders: Ministerio de Economía y Competitividad, Ministry of Education and Science