Wandering as a socio-material practice: extending the theorisation of GPS tracking in cognitive impairment

Electronic tracking through global positioning systems (GPS) is used to monitor people with cognitive impairment who “wander” outside the home. This ethnographic study explored how GPS-monitored wandering was experienced by individuals, lay carers and professional staff. Seven in-depth case studies...

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Main Authors: Wherton, J, Greenhalgh, T, Proctor, R, Shaw, S, Shaw, J
Format: Journal article
Published: SAGE Publications 2018