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Last uploaded: March 22, 2026
Id http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D055816
http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D055816
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Wandering Behavior

Definitions
Moving oneself through space while confused or otherwise cognitively impaired. Patterns include akathisia, exhibiting neuroleptic-induced pacing and restlessness; exit seekers who are often newly admitted institution residents who try to open locked exit doors; self-stimulators who perform other activities such as turning doorknobs, in addition to continuous pacing; and modelers who shadow other pacers.
Synonyms
Behavior, Wandering
Type http://www.w3.org/2002/07/owl#Class
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