Most prevalent type of elder abuse and its correlation with elder depression

Conclusion: Invisible types of elder abuse such as emotional, verbal, and neglect abuse were more prevalent than visible types such as financial and physical abuse. These abuse types were also significantly correlated with elder depression. This study warrants future interventional studies to improve elders ’ perception of elder abuse and thus prevent the development of elder depression.
Source: Acta Paulista de Enfermagem - Category: Nursing Source Type: research