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Measurement of problem behaviour during medication evaluations.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  18717764     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
BACKGROUND: The focus of this review is on methods that are currently being used to evaluate the behavioural effects of medication for individuals with intellectual disabilities. First we describe what has been identified as the ideal criteria for conducting clinical trials and how these criteria may be adapted to do less controlled evaluations. The central theme is a review of the biological measures (e.g. labs, drug levels), behavioural rating scales and direct observation measures that are often used to evaluate medication effects. Issues related to how the side effects of medication can affect behaviour will also be discussed. CONCLUSION: The importance of encouraging communication and collaboration across all systems of care and the use of socially valid measures are discussed.
Authors:
J Zarcone; D Napolitano; M Valdovinos
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review     Date:  2008-08-19
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of intellectual disability research : JIDR     Volume:  52     ISSN:  1365-2788     ISO Abbreviation:  J Intellect Disabil Res     Publication Date:  2008 Dec 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2008-11-21     Completed Date:  2009-03-05     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9206090     Medline TA:  J Intellect Disabil Res     Country:  England    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  1015-28     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, New York 14642, USA. Jennifer_Zarcone@URMC.Rochester.edu
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Behavior Therapy*
Combined Modality Therapy
Humans
Mental Disorders / drug therapy*,  psychology
Mental Retardation / drug therapy*,  psychology
Psychotropic Drugs / adverse effects,  therapeutic use*
Referral and Consultation*
Treatment Outcome
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Psychotropic Drugs

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