The Inuit communities of Nunavik have experienced profound change in every aspect of their lives over the last few decades. As contact with more southerly regions…
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VIOLENCE in Aboriginal communities, Odile Bergeron, Faisca Richer, Isabelle Duguay, Institut national de santé publique du Québec, Scientific revision (…
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Risk factors, Mistreatment of older adults is a complex multifactorial problem that is part of relational dynamics that go beyond the victim-perpetrator relationship per…
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The definition of mistreatment proposed by WHO clearly states that this phenomenon causes harm and distress to older adults [8]. Like any other type of victimization,…
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Context, The first Concerted Action Plan to Prevent and Counter Bullying 2015-2018 was made public in 2015 [79], following extensive consultation of stakeholders [80].…
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The definition of well-treatment recommended by the Québec government is as follows: Well-treatment is about fostering the well-being and showing consideration for the…
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Several States have a structured vision of how to combat mistreatment. This is the case of Québec, with its action plans AP-1 (2010) and AP-2 (2017). Both of these…
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Stannard C. I. "Old folks and dirty work: The Social Conditions for Patient Abuse in a Nursing Home". Soc. Probl. 1973. Vol. 20, n°2, p. 329–342. United Nations.…
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In Québec, head injuries are a major cause of death and hospital admissions among cyclists. Helmets are very effective for preventing head injuries in all cyclists,…
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MISTREATMENT of Older Adults, Marie Beaulieu, Roxane Leboeuf, Caroline Pelletier, with de collaboration of Julien Cadieux Genesse, Université de…
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