International journal of geriatric psychiatry
-
Int J Geriatr Psychiatry · Aug 2018
Unexplained absence resulting in deaths of nursing home residents in Australia-A 13-year retrospective study.
To examine deaths of Australian nursing home (NH) residents following an unexplained absence. ⋯ Unexplained absences in elderly NH residents are a relatively common event. This study provides valuable information for aged care providers, governments, and search and rescue teams, and should contribute to debates about balancing issues of safety with independence.