Real-Time Locating System (RTLS) Tagging for Real-Time Resident Location and Tracking
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Results: Representative RTLS Tracking
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Conclusion
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Healthcare staff cannot distinguish between physical activity and wandering, and only identify wandering when a patient is at risk for leaving the facility. Changes in walking activity are associated with cognitive impairment, falls, wandering, an
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This paper discusses the use of a continuous and objective real-time locating system to measure walking activity associated with wandering behaviors, focusing on older adults with cognitive impairment. Walking activity is measured by walking distance, sustained walking distance, and sustained gait speed. Also assessed are gait quality and balance ability.