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A systematic review and meta-analysis of interventions designed to prevent or stop elder maltreatment



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  • Supporting technical documents that are social systems-relevant
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  • Scientific Abstract
  • Scientific Abstract
Recency, quality and context of the findings
  • Last year literature searched
    2014
  • Year Published
    2016
  • Quality Rating
    7/11 (AMSTAR rating from McMaster Health Forum)
  • Countries in which studies (included in the synthesis) were conducted
    Netherlands (8); USA (5); Germany (3); Norway (3); Canada (1); Hong Kong (1); Iran (1); Japan (1); Sweden (1); Taiwan (1); UK (England) (1)
  • Global/regional focus
    WHO - Americas region<br />WHO - Eastern Mediterranean region<br />WHO - European region<br />WHO - Western Pacific region<br />
  • Country focus
    Netherlands (8); USA (5); Germany (3); Norway (3); Canada (1); Hong Kong (1); Iran (1); Japan (1); Sweden (1); Taiwan (1); UK (England) (1)
  • Low - and middle-income country (LMIC) focus
    At least one included study was conducted in a low- or middle-income country
Additional details about the research
  • Type of document
    Systematic review of effects
  • Type of question
    Effectiveness
  • Focus
    Specific
  • Target
    Individual
    Family/household
    System
  • Domain
    Programs and services
    Public safety and justice
    Crime prevention
    Victim support
    Sustainable Development Goals
    3. Good health and well-being (partially covered)
    10. Reduced inequalities
    11. Sustainable cities and communities
    16. Peace, justice and strong institutions
    17. Partnerships for the goals
  • Social system topic(s)
    Delivery arrangements
    How services are designed to meet citizens’ needs
    Case management
    By whom services are provided
    Skill mix - Volunteers or caregivers
    Implementation strategies
    Citizen-targeted strategy
    Information or education provision
    Provider-targeted strategy
    Educational material
    Organization-targeted strategy
  • Theme
    Optimal aging
Publication details
  • Citation
    Ayalon L, Lev S, Green O, Nevo U. A systematic review and meta-analysis of interventions designed to prevent or stop elder maltreatment. Age and Ageing. 2016;45(2):216-227.
  • DOI
    10.1093/ageing/afv193

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