Four Subtypes of Self‐Neglect in Older Adults: Results of a Latent Class Analysis

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Authors

Jason Burnett · Harris Health System

Carmel B. Dyer · The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

John M. Halphen · Harris Health System

W. Andrew Achenbaum · The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

Charles E. Green · The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

James Booker · Texas Department of Family and Protective Services

Pamela M. Diamond

Abstract

Elder SN consists of unique subtypes that may be amenable to customized multidisciplinary interventions. Future studies are needed to determine whether these subtypes impose differential mortality risks and whether multidisciplinary tailored interventions can reduce SN and prevent early mortality.

Topics & Keywords

Elder Abuse and Neglect Health disparities and outcomes Aging, Elder Care, and Social Issues

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

Volume 62, Issue 6, pp. 1127-1132

DOI: 10.1111/jgs.12832

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