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Decreasing entry into a restricted area using a visual barrier.

Leilani Feliciano1, Jessica Vore, Linda A LeBlanc

  • 1Western Michigan University, 1903 W. Michigan Ave., Kalamazoo, Michigan 49008, USA.

Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis
|May 25, 2004
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A cloth barrier effectively reduced wandering into unsafe areas for individuals with cognitive impairments. This intervention is a safe and acceptable method to prevent elopement and enhance safety.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Behavioral Science
  • Neuroscience

Background:

  • Wandering is a common and challenging behavior in individuals with cognitive impairments.
  • It poses significant safety risks, including elopement and potential harm in hazardous environments.

Observation:

  • This study examined the efficacy of a simple cloth barrier as an intervention to deter entry into restricted or unsafe areas.
  • The focus was on practical, non-pharmacological approaches to manage wandering behavior.

Findings:

  • The implementation of a cloth barrier significantly decreased instances of individuals entering the designated unsafe area.
  • The intervention demonstrated high acceptability among participants and caregivers, suggesting feasibility for real-world application.

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Implications:

  • Cloth barriers offer a promising, low-cost strategy to enhance safety and prevent wandering-related incidents in vulnerable populations.
  • Further research can explore variations and long-term effectiveness of such environmental modifications.