Increasing accuracy and decreasing latency during clean intermittent self-catheterization procedures with young children.

McComas, J. J., Lalli, J. S., & Benavides, C. (1999). Increasing accuracy and decreasing latency during clean intermittent self-catheterization procedures with young children. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 32, 217-220.

We examined the effects of simulation training on performance of clean intermittent self-catheterization procedures with 2 young girls. Simulation training was conducted, after which independent performance was assessed within a multiple baseline design. The training resulted in increased accuracy and decreased latency for both girls.

DESCRIPTORS: intermittent self-catheterization, simulation training, compliance with medical procedures, pediatric psychology, behavioral medicine