title: Self-care interventions for the school-aged child with encopresis.
abstract: Encopresis, an elimination disorder in children, presents as a challenging problem for gastroenterology nurses working with patients and families confronted with this disorder. This article offers a summary of the literature on encopresis, including pathogenesis, causative factors, early treatment, and clinical interventions focused on self-care. The antecedent factors that facilitate the child's participation in self-care are summarized, along with the intended outcomes of the self-care intervention plan.
authors: Children's Hospital, Pediatric Gastroenterology Clinic, Omaha, NE 68114, USA.
authors: L M
authors: LM
authors: Vitito
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004688:Encopresis / Q000451:nursing / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D010358:Patient Participation; D002666:Psychology, Child; D012648:Self Care / Q000379:methods* / Q000523:psychology