Indirect Self-Destructive Behavior Among Elderly Patients in Nursing Homes: a Research Agenda

This article reports on the proceedings of a workshop held in May 1994 to discuss indirect self-destructive behaviour in long-term care settings. After a historical review, issues discussed by workshop participants are presented & a research agenda proposed. Future studies are advocated with regard to correlates for indirect self-destructive behaviours that are relevant to the patient & characteristic of the nursing home environment. (66 refs.)