title: Behavior modification in pediatric hemodialysis.
abstract: This article reports the results of a behavior modification approach for managing disruptive and noncompliant behaviors in four male hemodialysis patients ranging in age from 10 to 16 years. Each patient demonstrated some improvement in either behavior or health status during the intervention and 76.7% of available token reinforcers were earned. The intervention was inexpensive and well-accepted by the patients, families, and staff. Guidelines for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of such interventions are presented.
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Wysocki
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Herr
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Fryar
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: McGlone
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Smith
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Dyas
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Monda
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Coburn
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Mahan
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Mentser
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D001521:Behavior Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D002648:Child; D002653:Child Behavior Disorders / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010349:Patient Compliance; D006435:Renal Dialysis / Q000523:psychology*