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A series of meta-analyses stratified by study quality were also performed due to high heterogeneity. Nineteen articles were included, physical restraint (22%; CI: 15\u201329), verbal abuse (22%; CI: 16\u201328), and neglect (20%; CI: 15\u201326) attained the highest overall prevalence, while sexual abuse was less reported (2%; CI: 1\u20133). The prevalence of witnessed violence is generally higher than those reported by HCWs, and patients and their relatives reported fewer cases of violence than HCWs. Differences in violence perpetrated among LTC settings were found. Neglect (64%; CI: 56\u201372) and financial abuse (7%; CI: 3\u201312) reported by HCWs were higher in home care, while verbal abuse (21%; CI: 7\u201339) reported by patients or their families was higher in nursing homes. 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