According to the information of local studies, the negative consequences of lost persons with cognitive impairment should not be overlooked. Almost 10% of the lost patients were found to be physically injured after recovery, and nearly 30% were frightened during the process. In addition, more than 40% of the caregivers were worried about the patient getting lost again.
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