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Strategies to support safe wandering in care homes for older adults - what works, for whom, and in which circumstances?: A realist synthesis

2025-07-18 geriatric medicine Title + abstract only
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ObjectivesWandering is a common behaviour among people with dementia living in care homes, driven by various factors such as enjoyment, a sense of purpose, lifelong habits, and social interaction. These elements can bring both physical and mental benefits, highlighting the need for strategies that enable safe wandering while respecting individual autonomy. This realist synthesis aimed to explore these strategies and the conditions under which they lead to successful outcomes. MethodsThis realis...

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