Evaluation of the Elder Abuse Decision Support System (EADSS) in Illinois, 2011-2014

These data are part of NACJD's Fast Track Release and are distributed as they were received from the data depositor. The files have been zipped by NACJD for release, but not checked or processed except for the removal of direct identifiers. Users should refer to the accompanying readme file for a brief description of the files available with this collection and consult the investigator(s) if further information is needed. These data were collected as part of a larger effort to evaluate the implementation and effectiveness of a new computerized decision support system (Elder Abuse Decision Support System, EADSS) in elder abuse investigation and intervention programs in Illinois. Information on individuals with substantiated allegations of abuse includes basic demographics, physical, mental, and financial condition, and available resources. Variables describing the allegation cover the nature and severity of the abuse. Where possible, the alleged abuser(s) is(are) also evaluated physically, mentally, and financially, in addition to having basic demographics noted.

本数据集属于NACJD的快速发布轨道，并以接收自数据提供者的原始状态进行分发。NACJD已对这些文件进行压缩以供发布，但仅除去了直接识别信息，未进行过检查或处理。用户应参考附带的readme文件以获取该数据集中可用文件的简要描述，并在需要更多信息时咨询研究者。这些数据是在一项更大规模的评估中收集的，旨在评估一种新型计算机化决策支持系统（老年虐待决策支持系统，EADSS）在伊利诺伊州老年虐待调查和干预项目中的实施效果。涉及被证实有虐待指控的个人信息包括基本人口统计学数据、生理、心理和财务状况，以及可用资源。描述指控的变量涵盖了虐待的性质和严重程度。在可能的情况下，涉嫌虐待者（们）在基本人口统计学信息的基础上，还从生理、心理和财务等方面进行了评估。