title: Wandering: a proposed definition.
abstract: 1. Two typologies of wandering behavior, "continuous" and "sporadic" can be distinguished when time-in-motion is used as a criteria. 2. Interventions for "continuous wanderers" should emphasize modification of the environment while organized activities and verbal communication techniques should be stressed for the "sporadic wanderer." 3. Empirical research is needed that studies the different needs of wanderers based on the percentage of time spent in motion.
authors.forename: D W
authors.initials: DW
authors.lastname: Thomas
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D003221:Confusion / Q000145:classification / Q000150:complications / Q000451:nursing*; D005260:Female; D006272:Health Facility Environment; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006801:Humans; D016138:Walking