Wandering Behavior

Moving oneself through space while confused or otherwise cognitively impaired. Patterns include akathisia, exhibiting neuroleptic-induced pacing and restlessness; exit seekers who are often newly admitted institution residents who try to open locked exit doors; self-stimulators who perform other activities such as turning doorknobs, in addition to continuous pacing; and modelers who shadow other pacers.

Year introduced: 2009

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Tree Number(s): F01.145.126.050.750, F01.145.126.995

MeSH Unique ID: D055816

Entry Terms:

• Behavior, Wandering

All MeSH Categories
Psychiatry and Psychology Category
Behavior and Behavior Mechanisms
Behavior
Behavioral Symptoms
Aberrant Motor Behavior in Dementia
Wandering Behavior

All MeSH Categories
Psychiatry and Psychology Category
Behavior and Behavior Mechanisms
Behavior
Behavioral Symptoms
Wandering Behavior