Wong, S. E., Seroka, P. L., & Ogisi, J. (2000).
Effects of a checklist on self-assessment of blood glucose level by a memory-impaired woman with diabetes mellitus.
Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis,
33, 251-254.
This study evaluated effects of a checklist on the accuracy of
self-assessment of blood glucose level by a diabetic woman with
memory impairments caused by viral encephalitis. The checklist
consisted of 54 steps for operating an electronic glucometer,
which the subject performed in sequence and checked off when
completed. Following introduction of the checklist, the
percentage of steps completed correctly increased in simulated
and actual blood glucose tests and yielded clinically useful
information.
DESCRIPTORS: antecedent control, textual prompts, memory aids,
brain injury, diabetes management