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Evidence-Based Clinical Guideline for Wandering in Hospitalized Persons With Dementia

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: PURPOSE: To develop clinical guidelines on managing wandering in hospitalized persons with dementia (PwD). METHOD: The PICO framework and a scoping literature review were used for guideline development. Expert consensus was established using the Delphi method, followed by external and methodological reviews. The guideline was tested for clinical applicability in hospital wards. RESULTS: The guideline encompasses two topics and 33 recommendations, which were positively rated by external and methodological experts. Among 30 nurses who evaluated its clinical applicability, most recommendations were deemed easy to implement. CONCLUSION: The guideline has the potential to enhance care quality for hospitalized PwD.

Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing

DOI: 10.3928/00989134-20250515-03

Authors: Ko-Xin Chen, Miao-Hsin Ko, Valerie T. Cotter, Hui-Wen Chang, Jong-Ni Lin, Jing-Jy Wang

Institutions: National Cheng Kung University, Johns Hopkins University, Dayeh University

Language: English

Topic: Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research

Subfield: Psychiatry and Mental health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

Funder: National Science and Technology Council