Date of Award
2018
Embargo Period
8-1-2024
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Health Administration
College
College of Health Professions
First Advisor
Kit N. Simpson
Second Advisor
Jillian Harvey
Third Advisor
Tammy Hiott
Abstract
Abuse and neglect of the elderly constitute a violation of the individual’s personal rights, and often have lasting and detrimental effects. Annually, approximately 1-2 million elderly individuals are victims of maltreatment, and these individuals are three times more likely to die than those individuals who are not victims of abuse or neglect (Glauser & Pfeiffer, 2015). This public health problem is of great concern to clinicians and administrators who are responsible for care of the elderly. However, the burden of elder abuse and neglect is difficult to calculate and track because abuse and neglect in this population often go unreported (Saylor, 2016).
Recommended Citation
Brown-Nelson, Michelle, "Addressing Elder Abuse and Neglect: Prevalence of Elder Abuse Records for Medicare/Medicaid Residents in Nursing Homes or Community Settings" (2018). MUSC Theses and Dissertations. 175.
https://medica-musc.researchcommons.org/theses/175
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