Type of Document	Dissertation
Author	O'Callaghan, Patrick Michael
URN	etd-04052005-222449
Title	The Efficacy of Noncontingent Escape for Decreasing Disruptive Behavior during Dental Treatment
Degree	Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Department	Psychology
Advisory Committee	Advisor Name Title Mary Lou Kelley Committee Chair George Noell Committee Member Nathan Call Committee Member W. Drew Gouvier Committee Member Paul Hoffmann Dean's Representative
Keywords	multiple baseline design noncontingent escape
Date of Defense	2005-03-15
Availability	unrestricted
Abstract Researchers have developed and demonstrated the effectiveness of a number of interventions to manage disruptive behavior in the dental setting. However, these treatments vary in terms of their effectiveness, invasiveness, effort to implement, and acceptability to families. This study evaluated the effects of noncontingent escape for reducing disruptive behavior in a pediatric dental setting. Within a multiple baseline design across subjects, five children were provided response-independent breaks via an automated cuing device. Results demonstrated reductions in escape-related behaviors (e.g., crying, body movements) for all children. Additionally, the intervention was implemented with high integrity and was favorably rated by the dental patients.
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