Influence of Freedom of Movement on the Health of People With Dementia: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objectives

To protect residents with dementia from harm, nursing homes (NHs) often have closed-door policies. However, current research suggests a positive influence of freedom of movement, that is, the right to (decide to) independently move from one place to another, on the health of NH residents with dementia. This systematic review aims to collate, summarize, and synthesize the scientific evidence published to date on the influence of freedom of movement on health among NH residents with dementia.

Research design and methods

Multiple databases were searched up until March 2021. Peer-reviewed qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods studies were included. Health was operationalized using the Positive Health framework, encompassing 6 dimensions: bodily f

SUBMITTER: van Liempd S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10474594 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature