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Applications of a sequential alternating treatment design.

D Wacker, C McMahon, M Steege

    Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis
    |January 1, 1990
    PubMed
    Summary

    This study introduces a novel sequential alternating treatments design, combining alternating treatments and multiple baseline methods. This approach offers a robust alternative to traditional baseline conditions in clinical research for evaluating treatment effectiveness.

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    Area of Science:

    • Behavioral Science
    • Research Methodology
    • Applied Behavior Analysis

    Background:

    • Traditional baseline conditions may be inadequate or impractical in certain clinical settings.
    • Existing research designs may not always provide sufficient contrast for treatment evaluation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To propose and describe a novel research design: the sequential alternating treatments design.
    • To offer a viable alternative to traditional baseline conditions in behavioral research.
    • To enhance the assessment of treatment efficacy under clinical constraints.

    Main Methods:

    • Combines elements of alternating treatments design and multiple baseline design.
    • Involves initial random or counterbalanced implementation of two treatments.

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  • Sequentially introduces changes in treatments across settings, subjects, or tasks.

    • Main Results:

    • The design allows for assessment of relative treatment effects by comparing data series.
    • Sequential application of treatments provides a measure of experimental control, similar to multiple baseline designs.
    • The initial alternating treatments phase serves as a contrast condition, akin to a baseline.

    Conclusions:

    • The sequential alternating treatments design is a flexible and effective methodology for clinical research.
    • This design addresses limitations of traditional baseline conditions.
    • It is applicable to diverse research areas, including peer training and self-injurious behavior assessment.