Do training programs promote identification and treatment in cases of elder abuse in Long Term Care (LTC) facilities?

PREVENTION of abuse of older people; QUANTITATIVE research; COMPARATIVE studies; ABUSE of older people; DESCRIPTIVE statistics; QUESTIONNAIRES; HEALTH promotion; ADULT education workshops

To examine the impact of training on detection and reporting cases of elder abuse and neglect perpetrated by staff in LTC facilities and to compare staff with previous training to those with no training. A quantitative study in which questionnaires were collected from 250 multi- professional participants at a training seminar. Trainees with previous training on elder abuse reported higher perceived self-efficacy, higher intention to take action asking residents direct questions on abuse, to refer and report cases of elder abuse. They identified more cases of elder abuse in comparison to trainees without previous training. Findings indicate a positive relationship between perceived self-efficacy and intention to take action, and between perceived self-efficacy and direct questioning and referral for further inquiry. Training professionals is essential in coping effectively with elder abuse and neglect in LTC facilities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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