Kemp, B. J., & Mosqueda, L. A. (2005). Elder financial abuse: An evaluation framework and supporting evidence. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, 53(7), 1123-1127.
Abstract:
OBJECTIVES:
To develop a valid and reliable framework for evaluating cases of alleged elder financial abuse.
DESIGN:
Experienced experts in elder financial abuse rated a framework with eight elements.
SETTING:
Professionals attending an advanced training course on elder abuse.
PARTICIPANTS:
Deputy district attorneys (n=44), senior law enforcement detectives (n=59), Adult Protective Service workers, and public guardians and victim advocates (n=56) who had a combined total of 1,985 years of experience and who had investigated a total of 3,225 cases (mean of 13.1 years and 21.2 cases) were included.
MEASUREMENTS:
These experienced professionals were asked to rate how well an evaluative framework matched their experience with elder financial abuse using a 5-point rating scale ranging from very little to almost entirely.
RESULTS:
The mean rating for the model was 4.4 out of 5. About 90% of the sample rated it as almost entirely or very much matching their experience. There were no differences between professions. The reliability measure was 0.85.
CONCLUSION:
These results suggest a reliable and valid framework for evaluating cases of possible elder financial abuse.