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The effect of a wall mural on decreasing four types of door-testing behaviors
Author(s)Cynthia Kincaid, James R Peacock
Journal titleJournal of Applied Gerontology, vol 22, no 1, March 2003
Pagespp 76-88
KeywordsDementia ; Architectural design [care homes] ; Wandering ; United States of America.
AnnotationThe effect that a wall mural painted over a door had on decreasing door-testing behaviours of residents with dementia is examined. 12 residents who tested the doors regularly were observed over a 12-week period. The frequency of four types of door-testing behaviours were explored before and after the wall mural installation. A significant decrease in overall door-testing behaviour and a significant decrease in two of four distinct behaviour types occurred. The findings support the idea that by disguising the door with a wall mural, door testing behaviours are reduced. (RH).
Accession NumberCPA-030430205 A
ClassmarkEA: KW:YB3: EPC: 7T

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