The following case study is presented to highlight the importance of consistency in
identifying and treating oppositional defiant disorder in a pediatric patient with
a life-threatening medical illness. A pediatric transplant patient's oppositional
behaviors are described, as well as the educational behavioral training program provided
to the patient's caregivers and medical staff. As a result of the training, the patient
engaged in less oppositional behavior, was more cooperative and pleasant with staff,
and was more compliant with her treatment. Subjective reports from caregivers indicated
that the training with its emphasis on consistency effectively reduced the patient's
symptoms and enhanced the caregivers' ability to care for the patient.
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Additional Resources for Nurses and Parents
Websites:
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry: http://www.aacap.org/cs/ODD.ResourceCenter#AboutODD.
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Published online: July 20, 2011
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