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CHAPTER TWO: METHODOLOGY
Introduction
2.1 This report reviews literature relating to interventions that are available for adults "at risk" of abuse and harm. This chapter describes the scope of the literature reviewed and the inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Scope of the literature review
2.2 This review examines interventions specific to Scotland and the UK and identifies transferable protection and support measures from international sources.
2.3 Different types of abuse and harm were identified using the ' No Secrets' report (Department of Health, 2000a). The types of abuse and harm investigated in this review include: discriminatory abuse, psychological abuse, financial abuse, sexual abuse, physical abuse, domestic violence, institutional abuse, neglect, and acts of omission.
2.4 The literature reviewed included case studies and anecdotal reports, primary research, peer reviewed articles, and grey literature, including:
- Strategy documents
- Policy documents
- Consultation reports
- Scottish legislation
- Websites
2.5 The review incorporated a wide variety of search techniques; Appendix 1 (Page 65) provides a full list of information sources, including accessed databases and journals.
Inclusion and exclusion criteria
2.6 The principle selection criteria was the relevance of the material in relation to the protection and support of adults "at risk" of abuse or harm in Scotland.
2.7 The following key inclusion criteria were used to refine the search:
- Sources covering the last 30 years
- Sources available in English
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