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Pillemer, Karl; Moore, David W. – 1986
Despite persistent allegations of widespread abuse of nursing home residents, the topic has received only limited research attention. This study involved telephone interviews with a random sample of 577 nurses and nursing aides working in long-term care facilities. Subjects reported on actions they had observed other staff commit and on actions…
Descriptors: Elder Abuse, Employee Attitudes, Institutionalized Persons, Long Term Care