Tools and devices for the management of dementia in older adults: review of evidence-based guidelines
CADTH
Record ID 32014000176
English
Authors' recommendations:
A limited volume of lower quality evidence from one guideline suggests that safety locks, alarm systems, and mobile locator devices are likely useful for the management of wandering in patients with dementia.
Details
Project Status:
Completed
Year Published:
2013
URL for published report:
http://www.cadth.ca/media/pdf/htis/apr-2013/RC0444%20Tools%20for%20Dementia%20Final.pdf
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
Canada
MeSH Terms
- Aged
- Aged, 80 and over
- Wandering Behavior
- Self-Help Devices
Contact
Organisation Name:
Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health
Contact Address:
600-865 Carling Avenue, Ottawa, ON K1S 5S8 Canada. Tel: +1 613 226 2553; Fax: +1 613 226 5392;
Contact Name:
requests@cadth.ca
Contact Email:
requests@cadth.ca
Copyright:
Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health (CADTH)
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