Elimination Disorders in Children and Adolescents (Advances in Psychotherapy-evidence-based Practice) - Softcover

Christophersen, Edward R.; Friman, Patrick C., Ph.D.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0889373345 ISBN 13: 9780889373341

Publisher: Hogrefe & Huber Pub, 2010

Synopsis

This is a compact, 'how-to' manual on effective, evidence-based treatments for enuresis and encopresis. The aim of this book is to provide readers with a practical overview of the definitions, characteristics, theories and models, diagnostic and treatment recommendations, and relevant aspects and methods of evidence-based psychosocial treatments for encopresis and enuresis, primarily in children. Although treatments and research for elimination disorders are reviewed in general, particular attention is directed at constipation and encopresis, toileting refusal, and diurnal and nocturnal enuresis due to the high incidence of these conditions in children. Case vignettes, websites, and suggestions for further reading are provided for the interested reader.

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Review:

This is a strong treatise on evidence-based interventions for two common, but often misunderstood and mistreated childhood disorders, namely encopresis and enuresis. Christophersen and Friman, highly respected clinical researchers who have wide experience in their own clinical and pediatric psychology practices, integrate the scientific base with clinical implications and patient characteristics to provide an exceptional resource for use in clinical practice. Their book includes clear advice (and clinical handouts and forms) about implementing effective interventions, course, and prognosis. They have done the field a valuable service with this volume. --Michael C. Roberts, PhD, ABPP, Professor and Director, Clinical Child Psychology Program, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS

Enuresis and encopresis are two of the toughest problems in general pediatrics. Drs. Christophersen and Friman take a look at the available interventions and recommend an evidence-based, practical, multi-disciplinary approach. --Barton D. Schmitt, MD, Medical Director, Enuresis-Encopresis Clinic, The Children s Hospital, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO

The authors] produced this masterful volume to provide readers with a practical overview of elimination disorders. [...] It is also refreshing to have a comprehensive review of evidence-based therapies extending beyond cognitive-behavioural methods. The book speaks to every clinician who has to treat enuresis and encopresis in children ans adolescents. [It] serves as a guidebook for standard practice. --Caroline Shea, MBChB, Dept. of Psychiatry, Shatin Hospital in East Asian Arch of Psychiatry, Vol. 21, 2011

About this edition

• Publisher: Hogrefe & Huber Pub
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0889373345
• ISBN 13: 9780889373341
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 84