Sexual abuse of vulnerable adults in care facilities: Clinical findings and a research initiative

Holly Ramsey-Klawsnik, Pamela B. Teaster, Marta S. Mendiondo, Erin L. Abner, Kara A. Cecil, Mary R. Tooms

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Abstract

This article explores the issue of sexual abuse of vulnerable younger and older adults living in long-term care facilities. Clinical findings regarding the sexual abuse of adults who are elderly or have disabilities are presented, and practice implications for psychiatric nurses are discussed. A review of relevant existing literature and previous research is provided. A research study presently under way is then described. This is the first national study of sexual abuse in long-term care. This study seeks to fill current knowledge gaps and inform the practice of nursing and other professionals who are responsible for the care of vulnerable adults.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)332-339
Number of pages8
JournalJournal of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association
Volume12
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 2007

Keywords

  • Adult protective services
  • Clinical practice
  • Elder abuse
  • Long-term care facilities
  • Older adult
  • Sexual abuse
  • Vulnerable adult

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Psychiatric Mental Health

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