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. 2022 Apr 25;3:850796. doi: 10.3389/fgwh.2022.850796

Table 3.

Types of D&A and respective sub-themes based on literature in the EMR.

Types of D&A Sub-themes identified through this literature review
1 Physical Abuse • Overuse of routine interventions
• Hitting
• Insufficient pain medication
2 Non-Consented Care • Unconsented routine interventions
• Hierarchical care and limited decision-making power
• Limited information for decision-making and consent
3 Non-Confidential Care • Lack of physical protection of patient confidentiality
• Overcrowding
4 Non-Dignified Care • Verbal abuse
• Dehumanized care
5 Discrimination • Personal characteristics
• Language
6 Abandonment • Lack of companionship
• Neglect
7 Detention • Culture of bribes and Informal payments