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Springer Publishing Company, Research and Theory for Nursing Practice: An International Journal, 2(19), p. 181-196, 2005

DOI: 10.1891/rtnp.19.2.181.66797

Springer Publishing Company, Research and Theory for Nursing Practice: An International Journal, 2(19), p. 181-196

DOI: 10.1891/088971805780957323

Springer Publishing Company, Research and Theory for Nursing Practice: An International Journal, 1(19), p. 181-196

DOI: 10.1891/088971805780957422

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A Comparison of Wandering Behavior in Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Facilities

Journal article published in 2005 by Elizabeth R. A. Beattie ORCID, JunAh Song, Shane LaGore
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Abstract

Wandering, a challenging behavior associated with dementia, affects many residents of long-term care facilities and can result in elopement, injury, and death. Most studies of wandering have taken place in nursing homes (NH). Expansion of the long-term care sector over the last 2 decades has resulted in a surge in options such as assisted living facilities (ALF). This study compared wandering behavior of residents (N= 108) in 21 long-term care facilities (15 NH, 6 ALF). Staff used the Revised Algase Wandering Scale-Nursing Home Version (RAWS-NH) to quantify wandering. While there were some differences in demographic variables (i.e., race, motor ability) between NH and ALF participants, no significant differences were found in either RAWS-NH overall or any of the 6 subscale scores. This suggests that the expression of wandering is similar in long-term care residents across all dimensions of the RAWS-NH regardless of facility type. Findings are of concern for those involved in the safe management and protection of residents at risk for wandering, particularly in long-term care facilities with underregulated staffing and training requirements.