Trends in Nationwide Research Outcomes on Elder Abuse and Policy Development to Prevent Elder Abuse in Japan
2024
Trends in Elder Abuse Research and Policy in Japan
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Author Information
Author(s): Tsukada Noriko, Katsumata Asako, Ikeda Naoki
Primary Institution: Nihon University, Tokyo, Japan
Conclusion
The number of elder abuse cases in Japan has increased, highlighting the need for better leadership training and policy implementation to prevent such abuse.
Supporting Evidence
- The number of elder abuse cases in 2022 increased by 5.3% in domestic settings and 17% in institutional settings compared to 2021.
- Only 7.4% of municipalities had implemented leadership trainings to prevent elder abuse.
Takeaway
Elder abuse cases in Japan are going up, and we need more leaders to help stop it.
Methodology
Analysis of nationwide data collected by the Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare on elder abuse cases since 2006.
Limitations
Only 7.4% of municipalities implemented leadership training, which may affect the results.
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