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Functional behavioral assessment as a model for multidisciplinary assessment and treatment
Lynn Olson Page1, Jeannie A Golden
1Regent University, Virginia Beach, VA 23464, USA. lolson@regent.edu
Summary
Functional behavioral assessment (FBA) is a team-based strategy to address challenging inpatient behaviors. Case studies show FBA improves patient behavior with minimal resources, suggesting its utility in treatment planning.
Area of Science:
- Behavioral Psychology
- Inpatient Treatment Strategies
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- Challenging behaviors (internalizing/externalizing) are common in inpatient settings.
- These behaviors can impede treatment progress, necessitating targeted behavioral strategies.
- A multidisciplinary team approach is crucial for effective identification and remediation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a rationale for using Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) in inpatient settings.
- To delineate the application of FBA for assessment and treatment of complex care patients.
- To illustrate FBA's use in tertiary hospital settings through case studies.
Main Methods:
- Utilized a team-based technique, Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA).
- Applied FBA for assessment and treatment planning for complex care patients.
- Conducted two uncontrolled case studies in pediatric rehabilitation and oncology.
Main Results:
- Both case studies demonstrated significant improvements in patient behavior.
- Implementation of behavioral plans required limited resources in terms of time and training.
- FBA proved to be a feasible strategy within a tertiary hospital setting.
Conclusions:
- Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) is an effective strategy for managing challenging inpatient behaviors.
- FBA can be implemented with limited resources, making it a practical approach.
- Further case-controlled research is recommended to validate FBA's utility in multidisciplinary treatment planning.
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