Reducing wandering by persons with dementia using differential reinforcement

被引：42

作者：

Heard, K ^{[1
]}

Watson, TS ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] Mississippi State Univ, Starkville, MS 39762 USA

来源：

JOURNAL OF APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS | 1999年 / 32卷 / 03期

关键词：

dementia; geriatric patients; wandering; differential reinforcement;

D O I：

10.1901/jaba.1999.32-381

中图分类号：

B849 [应用心理学];

学科分类号：

040203 ;

摘要：

Wandering behavior of 4 geriatric patients with dementia residing in a long-term care facility was assessed using direct behavioral observations. The consequences identified during the observations as maintaining wandering for each patient were then applied for the absence of wandering using differential reinforcement of other behavior (DRO). The effectiveness of the DRO procedure was evaluated using an ABAB design. Results indicated significant reductions in wandering during treatment.

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页码：381 / 384

页数：4