...Andie MacNeil; Marie-Therese Connolly; Erin Salvo; Patricia F. Kimball; Geoff Rogers; Stuart Lewis; David Burnes Purpose Our understanding of what intervention strategies are effective in improving the well-being of older adults experiencing elder abuse and self-neglect (EASN) is severely limited...

...Michael Preston-Shoot Purpose The purpose of this paper is to update the core data set of self-neglect safeguarding adult reviews (SARs) and accompanying thematic analysis. The initial data set was published in this journal in 2015 and has since been updated annually. The complete data set...

...David Orr Purpose Local Safeguarding Adults Board (SAB) policies, procedures, guidance and related documents on self-neglect were gathered and analysed, to map what approaches are being taken across England. This paper aims to identify areas of divergence to highlight innovations or challenges...

...Michael Preston-Shoot; Fiona O’Donoghue; John Binding Purpose The first purpose of this paper is to update the core data set of self-neglect safeguarding adult reviews (SAR) and accompanying thematic analysis. A second purpose is to rebalance the narrative about adult safeguarding and self-neglect...

...Jennifer N. Howard; Helena Voltmer; Abigail Ferrell; Nikki Croteau-Johnson; Michael Lepore Purpose Self-neglect is a public health concern that can manifest as failure to provide oneself adequate food, water, clothing, shelter, personal hygiene, medication or safety precautions. This paper sought...

...Michael Preston-Shoot Purpose The purpose of this paper is to update the core data set of self-neglect safeguarding adult reviews (SARs) and accompanying thematic analysis. It also explores whether lessons are being learned from the findings and recommendations of an increasing number of reviews...

...Stephen Martineau Purpose The paper examines three English research papers on self-neglect, from 1957, 1966 and 1975, discussing them in the context of more recent thinking and the statutory framework in England. Design/methodology/approach In reviewing the three research papers, developments...

...Michael Preston-Shoot Purpose The purpose of this paper is twofold: first, to update the core data set of self-neglect safeguarding adult reviews (SARs) and accompanying thematic analysis; second, to draw together the learning available from this data set of reviews to propose a model of good...

...Michael Preston-Shoot Purpose The purpose of this paper is to update the core data set of self-neglect safeguarding adult reviews (SARs) and accompanying thematic analysis, and to address the challenge of change, exploring the necessary components beyond an action plan to ensure that findings...

...Michael Preston-Shoot Purpose The purpose of this paper is twofold: first, to update the core data set of self-neglect serious case reviews (SCRs) and safeguarding adult reviews (SARs), and accompanying thematic analysis; second, to respond to the critique in the Wood Report of SCRs commissioned...

... debriefed and appropriate helplines were provided. The evaluation involved a mixed-methods design as outlined below. © Emerald Publishing Limited 2017 Emerald Publishing Limited Licensed re-use rights only Neglect Adult safeguarding Self-neglect Abuse Hoarders Social work interventions...

...Michael Preston-Shoot Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to draw on systemic and psychodynamic theories to subject published serious case reviews (SCRs) involving self-neglect to a deeper level of scrutiny, in order to understand how complex contexts impact on self-neglect work. It also...

...Suzy Braye; David Orr; Michael Preston-Shoot Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to analyse in detail the findings from 40 serious case reviews (SCRs) involving adults who self-neglect, and to consider the commissioning and reporting of such inquiries in the context of accountability that also...

...Suzy Braye; David Orr; Michael Preston-Shoot Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to report the findings from research into 40 serious case reviews (SCRs) involving adults who self-neglect. Design/methodology/approach – The study comprised analysis of 40 SCRs where self-neglect featured...

... people, especially in the context of self‐neglect. Practical implications This paper will inform workers in health and social care about the emotional factors that influence decision‐making and increase their ability to make nuanced assessments. Social implications Taken together, with other...

... case review, self-neglect Introduction As this is an executive summary, the possibility of understanding the ne grain of all that actually happened is limited. However, the main reason for citing the JK report is to discuss some of the issues that it raises more generally. This is because, despite...

..., including self‐neglect, in domiciliary settings, to show the need to explore new approaches to treatment for both those who have been abused and those who are in the position of abuser. A selection of psychological therapies are explored to determine their potential to offer support for this group...