Abuse common in nursing homes, study shows
Thursday, July 3rd, 2008.
King of Prussia, PA - Aggression among nursing home residents, including verbal and physical abuse, is more common than once thought, according to a recent study conducted by Cornell University.
An online report with McKnight’s Long Term Care News claims numerous observations made at a city-based nursing home found at least 35 different types of abuse. Screaming was said to be the most frequent form of abuse, followed by various acts of physical violence such as pushing, punching and fighting.
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