Archives of psychiatric nursingApr 1, 2017

Two-Way Elder Abuse and Neglect by Family Caregivers and Caregiver Stress in Turkey

Updated Mar 28, 2026

Abstract

The abuse rate among older people and their caregivers is high and similar.

186 individuals over the age of 65 and 136 caregivers participated in the study.
Both older individuals and their caregivers reported experiencing neglect and abuse.
The relationship between the neglect and abuse faced by older people and the burden felt by caregivers was explored.
Findings suggest that caregiver burden may be associated with the abuse experienced by older individuals.
The study highlights the need for increased awareness among psychiatric nursing professionals about elder abuse and neglect.

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The aim of the study was to determine the relationship between the neglect and abuse that older people were exposed to by their primary caregivers and the experiences of caregivers' burden and abuse by their charges. This descriptive, cross-sectional and correlational study was conducted with 186 individuals over the age of 65 and 136 caregivers. The data were collected using questionnaires to determine neglect and abuse experienced by both older people and caregivers, and the Zarit Burden Scale. Abuse rate of the older people and their caregivers is both high and similar. This study is to make psychiatric nursing professionals aware of the problem of elder abuse and neglect. For researchers, educators, practitioners, and policymakers in the fields of aging, health, and mental health this study provides important data about elder abuse and neglect.

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