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Methodology Spot: June 2024

Test your knowledge with our methodology quick quiz. This month's focus is elder abuse. 

There are several items and outcome scales, from the interRAI Home Care (HC) MDS that contribute to the Abusive Relationship CAP trigger. From the list below, identify five (5) of these items: (Refer to the interRAI Workbook Unit 9 page 71 for a full list of the items and to read more about the CAP) 

  • F1f. Neglected, abused of mistreated. 

  • F1e. Fearful of a family member or close acquaintance.  

  • F1d. Conflict or anger with family or friends 

  • J2t. Hygiene (Unusually poor hygiene, unkept, dishevelled) 

  • P2b. Primary informal helper expresses feelings of distress, anger or depression. 

  • C1.  Cognitive Skills of Daily Decision Making 

  • L2. Prior Pressure Ulcer 

 

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Answer: 

  • F1f. Neglected, abused of mistreated 

  • F1e. Fearful of a family member or close acquaintance.  

  • F1d. Conflict or anger with family or friends 

  • J2t. Hygiene (Unusually poor hygiene, unkept, dishevelled) 

  • P2b. Primary informal helper expresses feelings of distress, anger or depression