Comprehensive Review of Risk Factors for Abuse in Healthcare
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AI Summary
This report examines the various risk factors that contribute to abuse, focusing on individual, family, and social influences. Individual risk factors include physical, mental, emotional, or cognitive elements, disabilities, disorders, socio-environmental factors, and attention deficits. Family risk factors encompass criminal activities, domestic violence, neglect, high stress, poor communication, separation, and corporal punishment. Social risk factors involve socio-economic disparities, inadequate housing, lack of education, and discrimination. The report emphasizes the importance of health and social care workers considering these factors to prevent different forms of abuse, particularly among vulnerable populations like the young and elderly, who may be dependent on caretakers. It also highlights the absence of a single definitive cause for abusive behavior, while identifying key elements that influence a person's mentality and behavior, leading to abusive tendencies. The report references several studies to support its findings and underscores the need for effective management strategies to mitigate the risks of abuse.