Disruptive, institutionalized elderly: a cost-effective intervention.
1. Psychomotor agitation can be decreased without the use of physical or chemical restraints. 2. A structured activity program can be integrated into the treatment plan of disruptive patients. 3. Nurses working in long-term care settings are in positions to be advocates for change.
Smith-Jones
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Piedmont Geriatric Hospital, Burkeville, VA 23922.
Francis
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D000368:Aged; D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D003704:Dementia / Q000191:economics / Q000451:nursing*; D006778:Hospitals, Psychiatric / Q000191:economics; D006801:Humans; D007326:Institutionalization / Q000191:economics*; D008134:Long-Term Care / Q000191:economics*; D009746:Nursing, Team / Q000191:economics*; D011595:Psychomotor Agitation / Q000191:economics / Q000451:nursing; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care / Q000191:economics; D012144:Respite Care / Q000191:economics; D012931:Social Environment; D014768:Virginia