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Treatment of childhood encopresis--a review
Child: Care, Health and Development
|November 1, 1992
Insights
Encopresis treatment for children involves various approaches, including psychotherapy, physical therapies, and behavioral interventions. A combination of these methods often yields the best outcomes for managing encopresis.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Child Psychology
- Gastroenterology
Background:
- Encopresis, or fecal incontinence, affects children and can lead to significant distress.
- Children with encopresis may seek help from various medical and psychological professionals.
- Understanding effective treatment strategies is crucial for managing this condition.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the existing literature on different treatment modalities for childhood encopresis.
- To discuss the specific roles of various therapeutic approaches in managing encopresis.
- To provide a comprehensive overview of treatment options for healthcare providers.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of studies on encopresis treatment.
- Analysis of different therapeutic interventions, including psychotherapy, physical treatment, and behavior therapy.
- Discussion of the efficacy and application of mixed treatment programs.
Main Results:
- Various treatment methods exist for encopresis, including verbal psychotherapy, physical interventions, and behavior therapy.
- Mixed treatment programs, combining multiple approaches, are often discussed as potentially effective.
- The literature highlights the diverse professional landscape involved in encopresis care.
Conclusions:
- Effective management of childhood encopresis requires a multifaceted approach.
- Different therapeutic strategies, including psychotherapy, physical, and behavioral treatments, play distinct roles.
- Integrated treatment plans may offer comprehensive solutions for encopresis.
Abstract:
Children with encopresis may present to a number of different professionals. The literature on different treatment methods is reviewed. The roles of verbal psychotherapy, physical treatment, behaviour therapy and mixed treatment programmes are discussed.