ISSN:1073-6077    

DOI:10.1111/j.1744-6171.1994.tb00190.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1994

数据来源: WILEY

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Multiple changes in the authors' inpatient adolescent unit—including unit mergers, increased patient acuity, and shorter length of stay—created the need and opportunity to implement a new Behavioral Milieu Program with two significant components: A positive Behavioral Points System and 15 nurse‐led groups. The authors describe this new program, which provides a safe and effective treatment modality and promotes each adolescent's sense of responsibility for his own behavior and life. Dramatic outcomes include decreased use of mechanical restraints by 56% in the first three months of implementation and by 82% in the second three months. This program has applications for inpatient units, community residences, and schools, and can even be adapted for home use by pa

ISSN:1073-6077    

DOI:10.1111/j.1744-6171.1994.tb00191.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1994

数据来源: WILEY

摘要:

The psychological and social functioning of a sample of 16 children with cancer was assessed 3–5 years after diagnosis using Achenbach's Child Behavior Checklist. Analysis indicated that 81% of the children were involved in age‐appropriate social interactions and the same percentage showed normal behavioral patterns.No significant differences were found due to gender, type of tumor, or behavior over time. The children in this sample appeared to be functioning normally, both psychologically and socially, three to five years after a diagnosis of can

ISSN:1073-6077    

DOI:10.1111/j.1744-6171.1994.tb00192.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1994

数据来源: WILEY

摘要:

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is a developmentally disabling disorder of inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity that affects 3%‐20% of school‐aged children. It affects the child at home, at school, and with peers, and persists into adolescence and young adulthood. The author reviews the diagnostic criteria, etiological considerations, evaluation process, and management of this handicapping disorder. Included is a discussion of the most frequently used medications and suggestions for home and classroom management strategies that assist the child to behave and achieve success in school. It is pertinent to all nurses, since children with ADHD are in all settings and nurses are often asked questions about this controversial health care issue in both professional and personal are

ISSN:1073-6077    

DOI:10.1111/j.1744-6171.1994.tb00193.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1994

数据来源: WILEY

ISSN:1073-6077    

DOI:10.1111/j.1744-6171.1994.tb00194.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1994

数据来源: WILEY

ISSN:1073-6077    

DOI:10.1111/j.1744-6171.1994.tb00195.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1994

数据来源: WILEY

ISSN:1073-6077    

DOI:10.1111/j.1744-6171.1994.tb00196.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1994

数据来源: WILEY

摘要:

Book Reviews in this articles:Psychotropic Drugs.N. Keltner&D. Folks.

ISSN:1073-6077    

DOI:10.1111/j.1744-6171.1994.tb00197.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1994

数据来源: WILEY