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

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Evidence Summary
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Scientific Abstract

PubMed
Scientific Abstract

Publisher

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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