Theoretical orientation and responses to abuse in nursing homes: A survey of ombudsmen from across the United States

Journal of Social Work in Long Term Care

Volumn 1, Issue 4, 2002, Pages 31-54

  Payne, Brian K ^a   Gray, Charles ^a  

^a OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Elder abuse; Neglect; Nursing homes; Ombudsmen

Indexed keywords

EID: 84937385118     PISSN: 15332624     EISSN: 15332632     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1300/J181v01n04_04     Document Type: Article

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