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A biobehavioral approach to the treatment of functional encopresis in children.

Year: 2006

Type: article

Abstract: Functional encopresis (FE) refers to the repeated passage of feces into inappropriate places at least once per month for at least 3 months. Treatment of FE targets the processes that cause or exacerbate the condition, including reduced colonic motility, constipation, and fecal impaction. The cardinal elements of successful treatment include “demystifying ” the elimination process, bowel evacuation, stool softeners, prompts and reinforcement for proper toileting habits, and dietary modifications. Despite misinformation and misinterpretations of encopresis, the assessment and treatment of this condition actually represent one of the more successful achievements of behavior therapy.

Source: Journal of Early and Intensive Behavior Intervention

DOI: 10.1037/h0100340

Authors: Patrick C. Friman, Kristi L. Hofstadter, Kevin M. Jones

Language: English

Topic: Behavioral and Psychological Studies

Subfield: Developmental and Educational Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W2013078009

FWCI: 0.566

Cites: 33

Cited by: 27

Related to: 10