Estimated Prevalence of Resident-to-Resident Aggression in Assisted Living
Karl Pillemer,
Jeanne A. Teresi,
Mildred Ramirez
et al.
Abstract:ImportanceResident-to-resident aggression in assisted living facilities can result in physical and psychological harm, but its prevalence is unknown.ObjectiveTo estimate the prevalence of resident-to-resident aggression, including physical, verbal, and sexual, among residents in assisted living facilities.Design, Setting, and ParticipantsThis study used cross-sectional, observational data from a clinical trial, in which residents of assisted living facilities were monitored for events over a 1-month period. Al… Show more
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