| Autor: |
MacNeil, Andie, Connolly, Marie-Therese, Salvo, Erin, Kimball, Patricia F., Rogers, Geoff, Lewis, Stuart, Burnes, David |
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Journal of Adult Protection; 2023, Vol. 25 Issue 6, p339-350, 12p |
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Purpose: Our understanding of what intervention strategies are effective in improving the well-being of older adults experiencing elder abuse and self-neglect (EASN) is severely limited. The purpose of this study was to examine the use of a method called "teaming," a wraparound approach to provide enhanced social support to older adults experiencing EASN. A teaming intervention was administered by advocates in Maine, USA, as a component of a larger community-based EASN intervention, Repair harm, Inspire change, Support connection, Empower choice (RISE), implemented to complement adult protective services. Design/methodology/approach: Qualitative interviews and a focus group were conducted with RISE advocates (n = 4). A descriptive phenomenological approach involving two independent assessors was used to code transcripts into themes and subthemes. Findings: Three domains were identified: (1) team and support forming process, which describes the development of a supportive network based on each client's needs; (2) techniques, which refers to the specific strategies advocates use to promote collectivity and shared responsibility around the client; and (3) implementation challenges, which discusses the difficulties advocates encounter when using teaming with people experiencing EASN. Originality/value: This study represents the first in-depth exploration of teaming in the context of EASN intervention. Preliminary findings on the experiences of advocates suggest that teaming is a beneficial approach to support the individualized needs of each client, and to promote improved and sustainable case outcomes for clients. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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