Developing the Geriatric Injury Documentation Tool (Geri-IDT) to Improve Documentation of Physical Findings in Injured Older Adults

Kogan, Alexis Coulourides; Rosen, Tony; Navarro, Adria E.; Homeier, Diana; Chennapan, Krithika; Mosqueda, Laura

doi:10.1007/s11606-019-04844-8

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“…In reality, however, given that doctors report about only 2% of all cases of suspected elder mistreatment [47], medical experts should actively collaborate with experts in other fields [22]. To facilitate forensic investigation of elder abuse and neglect, Kogan et al [48] have suggested the development of a tool to properly record the results of physical examinations of injured older adults in medical institutions; however, they also pointed out several problems in this approach that can be burdensome for busy medical professionals. Clearly, there are many issues to address in relation to the current limited resources affecting all institutions.…”

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Forensic Characteristics of Physical Elder Abuse and Current Status and Issues of Collaboration between Forensic Medicine Departments and Related Institutions in Japan

Toya

Minegishi

Utsuno

et al. 2022

IJERPH

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This study sought to clarify the characteristics and trends of physical elder abuse and the status of collaboration between forensic medicine departments and related institutions in Japan. Questionnaires were sent to 82 forensic medicine departments and 2857 institutions randomly selected from hospitals, municipalities and public community general support centers. The survey period was February to June 2021, including an extension period for collection. Responses from 675 facilities were analyzed. The most common finding in cases of physical elder abuse at forensic medicine departments was subcutaneous hemorrhage on the head (85.7%), with mixed old and new injuries most commonly observed in the lower limbs (70%). There were few cases in which there was collaboration between forensic medicine departments and other institutions. Among the issues identified, there is a need to provide related institutions with information obtained in forensic medicine departments. A new collaboration system is needed to achieve this.

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Forensic Characteristics of Physical Elder Abuse and Current Status and Issues of Collaboration between Forensic Medicine Departments and Related Institutions in Japan

Toya

Minegishi

Utsuno

et al. 2022

IJERPH

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“…Because a relatively large number of elder deaths can occur in a given jurisdiction, being able to quickly identify suspicion of abuse and/or neglect enhances the efficiency of medicolegal death investigation (MLDI) agencies; resources can be appropriately directed to cases where in‐depth evaluation is warranted. Assessment tool, such as the Elder Abuse Suspicion Index [10,11] and Geriatric Injury Documentation Tool [12], serves as models for living subjects. A particularly important issue for elder abuse and/or neglect is the assessment of a decedent's antemortem functional status, historically identified as the activities of daily living (ADLs) and the Instrumental Activates of Daily living (IADLs), deemed essential for a person's ability to function independently.…”

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“…Assessment tool, such as the Elder Abuse Suspicion Index [10,11] and Geriatric Injury Documentation Tool [12], serves as models for living subjects. A particularly important issue for elder abuse and/ or neglect is the assessment of a decedent's antemortem functional status, historically identified as the activities of daily living (ADLs) and the Instrumental Activates of Daily living (IADLs), deemed essential for a person's ability to function independently.…”

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Identifying gaps and improving investigation of fatal elder abuse and/or neglect

Drake

Akande

Kelly

et al. 2021

Journal of Forensic Sciences

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines elder abuse and/or neglect as the intentional act, or failure to act, on behalf of a caregiver or person having a relationship of trust with an elder that results in serious risk of harm [1]. In the United States, approximately 2 million older adults experience abuse and/ or neglect annually [2]. Research confirms elder abuse and/or neglect results in a significant increase in mortality for older individuals [3,4]. With aging of the population, rates of abuse and/or neglect and its associated risk for death will likely increase. The CDC recommends a scene investigation and extensive interview

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“…Older adult women victims of intimate partner violence are also more likely to seek help from mental health services, addiction services, and educational programs (Weeks et al, 2016). Given this literature, recent research has been focusing on better detecting and developing tools to identify emergency and hospitalized patients suspected of elder abuse (Corbi et al, 2019; Kogan et al, 2019; Ries & Mansfield, 2018; Rosen et al, 2018).…”

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Family Violence Associated with Self-Rated Health, Satisfaction With Life, and Health Service Use in Primary Care Older Adults

Farhat

Berbiche

Vasiliadis

2020

J Interpers Violence

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We aimed to document in primary care older adults the relationship between family violence (FV) and mental and physical health, satisfaction with life, and health service use, by gender. The study sample included data from 1,658 older adults recruited in primary care practices, in one of the largest health regions in the province of Quebec. The presence of FV (partner/spouse, adult child) was assessed with the 21-item Family Violence Scale (FVS) adapted from the conflicts Tactics Scale 2. Self-rated mental health (SRMH) and self-rated physical health (SRPH) were assessed with single-item measures. Satisfaction with life (SWL) was measured using a validated French version of the SWL scale. Health service use over a 2-year period included outpatient consultations (number), emergency department (ED) visits (yes/no), and hospitalizations (yes/no). Multi-level logistic and Poisson’s regression models were conducted to assess study outcomes as a function of FV. Analyses were stratified by perpetrator and gender. There was an association between FV and SRMH in women (OR = 0.41, 95% CI = [0.27, 0.62]), and SWL in both men and women ( B = −5.74, 95% CI = [–6.71, –4.76]; B = −10.07, 95% CI = [–14.16, –5.98], respectively). Significant associations were found in women between FV and ED visits (OR = 1.45, 95% CI = [1.12, 1.18]), hospitalizations (OR = 1.36, 95% CI = [1.32, 1.43]), and outpatient consultations (RR = 1.25, 95% CI = [1.19, 1.30]). SWL moderated the association between FV and likelihood of hospitalization. Gender differences were observed between FV and SRMH and SWL. FV was associated with increased health service use in women but not men. These gender differences may suggest stigma-related barriers to health service use. Victims of violence with higher SWL had a lower likelihood of being hospitalized. Public health programs aimed at increasing awareness of the different types of FV and interventions aiming to improve resilience in victims are needed.

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Developing the Geriatric Injury Documentation Tool (Geri-IDT) to Improve Documentation of Physical Findings in Injured Older Adults

Cited by 10 publications

References 33 publications

Forensic Characteristics of Physical Elder Abuse and Current Status and Issues of Collaboration between Forensic Medicine Departments and Related Institutions in Japan

Forensic Characteristics of Physical Elder Abuse and Current Status and Issues of Collaboration between Forensic Medicine Departments and Related Institutions in Japan

Identifying gaps and improving investigation of fatal elder abuse and/or neglect

Family Violence Associated with Self-Rated Health, Satisfaction With Life, and Health Service Use in Primary Care Older Adults

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