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. 1983 Summer;16(2):235-41.
doi: 10.1901/jaba.1983.16-235.

Management of geriatric incontinence in nursing homes

J F Schnelle, B Traughber, D B Morgan, J E Embry, A F Binion, A Coleman

Management of geriatric incontinence in nursing homes

J F Schnelle et al. J Appl Behav Anal. 1983 Summer.

Abstract

A behavioral management system designed to reduce urinary incontinence was evaluated in two nursing homes with a pretest-posttest control group design with repeated measures. The primary components of the system were prompting and contingent social approval/disapproval which required approximately 2.5 minutes per patient per hour to administer. The frequency of correct toileting for experimental subjects increased by approximately 45%. The experimental groups were significantly different from the control groups on both incontinence and correct toileting measures. The results are discussed in view of the management issues inherent in nursing home settings.

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