Understanding of elder abuse and neglect among health care professionals in Malaysia: An exploratory survey
Elder abuse and neglect (EAN) is a hidden public health challenge for Malaysia. This cross-sectional survey studied the awareness of EAN among 148 doctors and nurses from two neighboring states in Malaysia using a self-administered questionnaire exploring their knowledge, perceptions, practices, and...
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my.um.eprints.181402017-11-07T06:23:49Z http://eprints.um.edu.my/18140/ Understanding of elder abuse and neglect among health care professionals in Malaysia: An exploratory survey Ahmed, A. Choo, W.Y. Othman, S. Hairi, N.N. Hairi, F.M. Mohd Mydin, F.H. R Medicine Elder abuse and neglect (EAN) is a hidden public health challenge for Malaysia. This cross-sectional survey studied the awareness of EAN among 148 doctors and nurses from two neighboring states in Malaysia using a self-administered questionnaire exploring their knowledge, perceptions, practices, and experience concerning EAN. Both doctors and nurses demonstrated poor understanding of signs of EAN and exhibited misperceptions on reporting requirements. Both groups perceived EAN as a national burden and reporting it as their responsibility; but most felt they had not been trained to diagnose it. Many were unsure of procedures and whether their own intervention could be effective. Only four (nurses) of 41 participants who suspected abuse during the past year reported the cases. Targeted education and uniform protocols are mandatory to ensure best practice with regards to EAN. Further research is crucial to extend this inquiry into the broader health care workforce. Taylor & Francis 2016 Article PeerReviewed Ahmed, A. and Choo, W.Y. and Othman, S. and Hairi, N.N. and Hairi, F.M. and Mohd Mydin, F.H. (2016) Understanding of elder abuse and neglect among health care professionals in Malaysia: An exploratory survey. Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect, 28 (3). pp. 163-177. ISSN 0894-6566 http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/08946566.2016.1185985 doi:10.1080/08946566.2016.1185985 |
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Elder abuse and neglect (EAN) is a hidden public health challenge for Malaysia. This cross-sectional survey studied the awareness of EAN among 148 doctors and nurses from two neighboring states in Malaysia using a self-administered questionnaire exploring their knowledge, perceptions, practices, and experience concerning EAN. Both doctors and nurses demonstrated poor understanding of signs of EAN and exhibited misperceptions on reporting requirements. Both groups perceived EAN as a national burden and reporting it as their responsibility; but most felt they had not been trained to diagnose it. Many were unsure of procedures and whether their own intervention could be effective. Only four (nurses) of 41 participants who suspected abuse during the past year reported the cases. Targeted education and uniform protocols are mandatory to ensure best practice with regards to EAN. Further research is crucial to extend this inquiry into the broader health care workforce. |
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Understanding of elder abuse and neglect among health care professionals in Malaysia: An exploratory survey |
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