Abuse and Neglect in Nursing Homes: The Role of Serious Mental Illness.

Dylan J JesterVictor MolinariJohn R BowblisDebra DobbsJanice C ZgiborRoss Andel

Published in: The Gerontologist (2022)

Although resident abuse, neglect, and involuntary seclusion are rarely cited, these deficiencies are disproportionately found in High-SMI NHs. Further work is needed to disentangle the antecedents to potential resident abuse and neglect in those with mental health care needs.

Keyphrases

mental illness
patient safety
intimate partner violence
mental health
quality improvement
risk assessment
climate change