COLLABORATIVE MENTORING OPPORTUNITIES VIA THE NATIONAL COLLABORATORY TO ADDRESS ELDER MISTREATMENT
2024
Collaborative Mentoring to Address Elder Mistreatment
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Author Information
Author(s): Troutman-Jordan Meredith
Primary Institution: University of North Carolina Charlotte
Hypothesis
Collaborative mentoring can effectively address elder abuse among healthcare professionals.
Conclusion
Collaborative mentoring has shown positive outcomes in addressing elder abuse through enhanced engagement and knowledge exchange among healthcare professionals.
Supporting Evidence
- Elder abuse is a significant public health issue with nearly 5 million cases annually.
- Nurses and social workers are key in identifying and reporting elder abuse.
- Collaborative mentoring allows for knowledge exchange and active engagement among healthcare professionals.
Takeaway
This study shows that when nurses and social workers work together and help each other, they can better spot and stop elder abuse.
Methodology
The study involved collaborative mentoring and focus groups with home health nurses.
Participant Demographics
Home health nurses and social workers.
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