Developmental Stifling: an emerging symptom pattern.
"Developmental Stifling" is a term recently developed by us to denote a symptom pattern observed in a variety of clinical practice sites. The purpose of our paper is to define developmental stifling and compare this recently identified condition with Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy. A case example of developmental stifling is provided, as well as recommendations for early identification and treatment.
Elder
J H
JH
University of Florida College of Nursing, Gainesville, USA.
Kaplan
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D002675:Child, Preschool; D002658:Developmental Disabilities / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009035:Mothers / Q000193:education / Q000523:psychology*; D016735:Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010371:Pediatric Nursing; D011568:Psychiatric Nursing