Khurshid Mattoo; Kumar Shalabh; Aamir Khan

doi:10.4103/0975-1475.81287

Authors

Khurshid Mattoo Department of Prosthodontics, Subharti Dental College, Subharti University, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh
Kumar Shalabh Department of Prosthodontics, Subharti Dental College, Subharti University, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh
Aamir Khan Department of Community Medicine, Subharti Medical College and Hospital, Subharti University, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.4103/0975-1475.81287

Keywords:

Elder abuse, elder maltreatment, elder neglect, forensic, geriatric, homicide, suicide

Abstract

Aims and Objectives: To identify existence of elder abuse among the patients seeking prosthetic rehabilitation of missing teeth. Materials and Methods: This study was conducted on 300 patients aged 65 years and above. It included 238 males and 62 females. A questionnaire prepared by a psychologist was used to evaluate the patient in various aspects of neglect. Results: The results revealed that 40% of the total subjects that were studied were suffering from neglect in one way or the other. Conclusion: The results conclude that elder negligence was highly prevalent in elder patients who report to the dental office seeking oral prosthetic rehabilitation.

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