Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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910625 | Journal of Behavior Therapy and Experimental Psychiatry | 2009 | 14 Pages |
Abstract
Behavioral treatment of drooling is advocated widely, but evidence of its effectiveness is lacking. In a center-based case-series study, 10 participants with severe drooling were taught self-management skills to reduce drooling. Following treatment, all participants remained dry for intervals of 30–60 min, while being engaged in daily activities. Generalization to the classroom occurred in each participant. For three participants, maintenance of treatment effect was established at 6 and 24 weeks. Seven participants failed to maintain self-management skills at follow-up. Although the self-management procedure showed promising results, further adaptations are required to improve efficacy, generalization, and maintenance.
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Authors
J.J.W. Van der Burg, R. Didden, N. Engbers, P.H. Jongerius, J.J. Rotteveel,