A First (and Disturbing) Look at the Relationship Between the Opioid Epidemic and Elder Abuse: Insights of Human Service Professionals

This study explored the relationship between the opioid epidemic and elder abuse. Twenty professionals from four states with working knowledge of elder abuse cases participated in focus groups. Thematic analysis revealed four themes characterizing the relationship between opioid misuse and elder abu...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of applied gerontology 2021-10, Vol.40 (10), p.1231-1235
Hauptverfasser:	Roberto, Karen A., Teaster, Pamela B., Lindberg, Brian W., Blancato, Robert
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult abuse & neglect Epidemics Health problems Health services Home health care Narcotics Older people Opioids Substance use disorder
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