National elder abuse helpline DSS
Data Set Specification Attributes
Identifying and definitional attributes | |
Metadata item type: | Data Set Specification |
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METEOR identifier: | 784311 |
Registration status: | Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, Qualified 17/01/2024 |
DSS type: | Data Set Specification (DSS) |
Scope: | The National elder abuse helpline data set specification (DSS) is intended to provide a standardised set of core data items to be collected by helplines responding to elder abuse. The relevant helplines are those which can be contacted via the 1800 ELDERHelp phone line. This phone line was established in March 2019 as a national, free call number. It directs callers to a state and territory telephone service, where they can receive confidential information, advice and referrals. The helplines are a critical entry point into the elder abuse service system for those in need of assistance. The data elements in the proposed National Elder Abuse Helpline Data Set (NEAHDS) apply to helpline contacts that pertain to a report or concern about abuse of an older person. This scope is limited to helpline contacts that:
The scope excludes helpline contacts where:
It is acknowledged that definitions of 'abuse' may differ between jurisdictions. Helpline contacts are considered in scope if they meet the definition of 'elder abuse' in respective states and territories. |
Collection and usage attributes | |
Statistical unit: | There are two counting units used by the data elements in the National elder abuse helpline DSS. The first is the helpline 'contact' and the second is a 'case'. A helpline contact refers to a service provider contact relating to abuse of an older person. Services will provide a unique identifier for each helpline contact where possible. A 'case' is a unique older person who is the subject of concern during a helpline contact. A helpline contact may discuss multiple cases. Services will provide a unique identifier for each case where possible. |
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Collection methods: | Data in this collection is supplied by elder abuse helplines on a best endeavours basis. It is recognise that not all jurisdictions will be able to supply all data elements initially. The DSS sets out the variables to be ideally reported in the complete data collection. |
Source and reference attributes | |
Submitting organisation: | Australian Institute of Health and Welfare |