Research on elder abuse
Goals: describe the main goals of the good practice | To develop a knowledge base of Irish and international research to contribute to the development of policy, practice, and education for the protection of older people |
Target Group: describe on which group the good practice is targeted (for instance, older people themselves, care providers, family etc.) | - all target groups |
Approach: describe the way in which the good practice is implemented. | Establishment of a research programme into elder abuse in Ireland. |
Who implements this good practice? Mention, if relevant, the organisation or persons who do the work. | National Centre for the Protection of Older People (NCPOP) Funded by Health Service Executive |
What material is available on this good practice (description, website etc.) | The NCPOP website is a resource for all those working with or having contact with older people in areas such as health and social care, legal and financial services, as well as for older people themselves.
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How widely is this good practice used in your country? | National (international publications) |
What are the results, outcomes, experiences with this good practice? Please mention the source(s). | The provision of information on elder abuse in Ireland, e.g. prevalence, awareness. Disseminating this information to all stakeholders through seminars and media http://www.ncpop.ie/ |
Are there effect studies? Please mention the source(s) if the answer is ‘yes’. | No |
What are the success factors? | The creation of a knowledge base of Irish and international research on the occurrence, prevalence, detection and response to abuse of older people. Access to this reliable and valuable evidence on elder abuse is a key ingredient in good planning and policy development, allowing for a more proactive approach to policy and practice development. |