Record Status This is a bibliographic record of a published health technology assessment from a member of INAHTA. No evaluation of the quality of this assessment has been made for the HTA database. Citation CADTH. Tools and devices for the management of dementia in older adults: review of evidence-based guidelines. Ottawa: Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health (CADTH). Rapid Response - Summary with Critical Appraisal. 2013 Authors' conclusions A limited volume of lower quality evidence from one guideline suggests that safety locks, alarm systems, and mobile locator devices are likely useful for the management of wandering in patients with dementia. Indexing Status Subject indexing assigned by CRD MeSH Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Dementias; Self-Help Devices; Wandering Behavior Language Published English Country of organisation Canada English summary An English language summary is available. Address for correspondence Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health (CADTH), 865 Carling Avenue, Suite 600, Ottawa, Ontario Canada, K1S 5S8 Email: requests@cadth.ca AccessionNumber 32014000176 Date abstract record published 23/01/2014 |