Replication and Evaluation of the RISE-APS Model In New Contexts
RISE Collaborative
Summary
The goal of this study is to learn if the intervention, RISE (in partnership with APS), can be implemented in different contexts and if this RISE-APS model works in supporting older adults who are at risk of or experiencing some form of elder abuse or self-neglect. The main aims are to: 1. Adapt and implement the RISE-APS model in four new contexts 2. Evaluate the RISE-APS model implementation and effectiveness in four new locations Researchers will compare outcomes of participants who receive APS-only services to those receiving the RISE-APS model to see if the RISE-APS model works better in supporting older adults. Participants will: Receive services in either group and participate in brief telephone surveys to track their outcomes over time.
Description
Elder abuse and self-neglect (EASN) are recognized by researchers, clinicians, and policymakers as pervasive problems with serious consequences for the aging population. EA is defined as an intentional act or lack of action by a person in a relationship involving an expectation of trust causing harm or risk of harm to an older adult; it comprises abuse (emotional/psychological, physical, sexual), neglect, and financial exploitation. SN, closely associated with EA, refers to the failure or inability of a person to satisfy their basic needs and protect themselves from harm. About 10% to 29% of c…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 60+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: * APS cases assigned for investigation involving older adults age 60 years or older who live in the community and APS has assessed as at risk of or experiencing some form of elder abuse or self-neglect Exclusion Criteria: * APS clients who refuse services or who live in long-term care settings
Interventions
- BehavioralRISE
RISE works with cases involving older adults who are at risk of (prevention) or experiencing (response intervention) OAM. The model operates at Relational, Individual, Social, and Environmental levels and, through its core modalities, the intervention seeks to Repair Harm (restorative approaches), Inspire Change (motivational interviewing), Support Connection (teaming), and Empower Choice (supported decision making) (Burnes et al., 2023). RISE intervenes with the individual older adult OAM victim and alleged harmer (when appropriate), their relationship, and strengthens their informal and formal social supports.
- BehavioralAPS
APS focuses on three main phases: case intake, investigation/ assessment, and substantiation/determination.
Locations (4)
- ONEgeneration and Ventura County APSReseda, California
- Benjamin Rose and Cuyahoga County APSCleveland, Ohio
- Area Agency on Aging of West Central Texas; Northwest District APSAbilene, Texas
- Harris County APS and Area Agency on AgingHouston, Texas