Investigation of Pre-Hospital Neglect and Abuse in Trauma Patients Aged Over 65

NCT07118150 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: Geriatrics,Trauma
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 469
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This study aims to examine the pre-hospital neglect and abuse situations that individuals aged 65 and over, who undergo surgery due to trauma, may experience. With the increasing elderly population, neglect and abuse pose significant negative effects on health. The research evaluates the family and social relationships, as well as the physical and psychological conditions, of elderly patients prior to surgery. The results indicate that the elderly are particularly at risk of care deficiency, physical violence, and emotional neglect. These findings highlight the need to raise awareness in elderly care and to develop protective measures.

Conditions

Trauma

Keywords

Trauma; Elderly individuals; Neglect; Abuse

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• To determine the prevalence of elder abuse-including physical, emotional, financial abuse, and neglect-experienced in the pre-hospital period among individuals aged 65 and over who undergo surgery due to trauma.

  The aim of this study is to determine the prevalence of elder abuse-including physical, emotional, financial abuse, and neglect-experienced in the pre-hospital period among individuals aged 65 and over who undergo surgery due to trauma. By identifying the types and frequency of abuse in the pre-hospital phase, the study seeks to raise awareness and improve early recognition and intervention by healthcare professionals during initial medical contact.

  5 MONTS

Interventions

Assessment of Pre-Hospital Neglect and Abuse in Elderly Trauma Surgery Patients OTHER

This study is an observational research that does not involve any direct intervention (treatment, application, etc.). After obtaining informed consent from the patients or their legal representatives, data will be collected through hospital records, face-to-face interviews with the patients and/or their relatives, and standardized questionnaires. Pre-hospital living conditions, care status, and signs of neglect and abuse will be assessed. The relationship between clinical data, trauma severity, and the presence of neglect or abuse will be examined.

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 65 Years - 90 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Patients with acute consciousness disorders that prevent communication Individuals with severe cognitive impairments (e.g., dementia) who are unable to provide reliable information Lack of accessible data or documentation related to the pre-hospital period

You may qualify if:

• Having been scheduled for surgery due to trauma
• Willingness to participate in the study and/or having informed consent from a legal representative -

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa: lead

Study Sites (1)

Samsun Gazi State Hospital

Samsun, 55000, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Wounds and Injuries

Study Officials

• seval ULUBAY, phd

  samsun gazi state hospital samsun/turkey

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: OTHER
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: PHD

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: August 5, 2025
• First Posted: August 12, 2025
• Study Start: March 1, 2024
• Primary Completion: June 1, 2024
• Study Completion: July 1, 2024
• Last Updated: August 12, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-08

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)