Decision-making and adult protective services workers: identifying critical factors

Article Abstract:

Research was conducted to examine the decision-making of Adult Protective Service (APS) workers. The objective was to identify the critical factors that APS workers in New Hampshire use in elder physical abuse intervention cases. Two focus groups, a modified Delphi method of analysis and two focus groups were used in the study. Results provide evidence for the weaknesses and strengths in the decisional process and suggest several themes for further study.

Aged, Elderly, Research, Decision-making, Decision making, Services

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Results of a national survey of state protective services programs: assessing risk and defining victim outcomes

Article Abstract:

Research shows that the State Protective Services Program (APS) is implemented differently across the United States of America. Variations in program eligibility parameters such as age are apparent. Risk assessment analysis is performed in approximately 44 states. Analysis of the administration structure of APS Programs shows that eighteen Human Service Agencies are funded and run by the state.

Social policy, Social services, Social service, Adults

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A national study of involuntary protective services to adult protective services clients

Article Abstract:

An Adult Protective Services Program (APS) study shows that involuntary services were provided by 43 states in the US to gain assurance that the human rights of the individuals receiving involuntary intervention are protected. Evidence suggests that APS services are not more likely to be imposed on adults who fail to look after themselves property.

Self-destructive behavior, Self injurious behavior

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