NCJ Number
243497
Journal
Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect Volume: 25 Issue: 2 Dated: March - May 2013 Pages: 149-161
Date Published
April 2013
Length
13 pages
Annotation
This study examined the clinical decisionmaking of nurses regarding elder abuse.
Abstract
A descriptive correlational design was used to examine the clinical decisionmaking of nurses regarding elder abuse. The relationship of the nurses' applied knowledge of elder abuse, years of experience as a Registered Nurse (RN), clinical level of practice status, the use of intuition, and clinical decision outcomes for patients in cases of suspected elder abuse were examined. The convenience sample of 84 RNs consisted of 68 females and 16 males. Results indicated an overall model of two predictors that significantly predicted outcomes. The t-test revealed no difference between RNs who received elder abuse education and those who did not. Abstract published by arrangement with Taylor and Francis.