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"Conversion reactions" in adolescents: a biofeedback-based operant approach.

E A Klonoff, D J Moore

Journal of Behavior Therapy and Experimental Psychiatry

|September 1, 1986

Summary

This study presents a brief inpatient treatment for adolescent hysterical conversion disorder on a general medical unit. The operant-based approach incorporated biofeedback and measurable psychophysiological changes for reinforcement, benefiting patients and staff.

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Area of Science:

Psychiatry
Behavioral Medicine
Medical Psychology

Background:

Hysterical conversion disorder presents unique challenges in adolescent patient populations.
Inpatient treatment for conversion disorder is often complex and requires multidisciplinary approaches.
Integrating behavioral interventions within general medical settings can be beneficial.

Observation:

Two adolescents with hysterical conversion disorder underwent brief inpatient treatment.
Treatment was uniquely administered on a general medical/surgical service, not a psychiatric unit.
The intervention was operantly based, incorporating biofeedback and psychophysiological measures.

Findings:

Biofeedback and measurable psychophysiological changes were used as criteria for reinforcement.

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This approach facilitated treatment within a non-specialized medical environment.

The study highlights the successful application of behavioral principles in a general hospital setting.

Implications:

This model demonstrates the feasibility and advantages of treating conversion disorder on general medical/surgical services.
The findings suggest potential benefits for patient care, staff training, and hospital resource utilization.
Further research could explore the long-term efficacy and broader applicability of this treatment approach.