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Correlates of interventions with self-injurious behaviour
L Sternberg1, R L Taylor, A Babkie
1Bowling Green State University, Ohio 43403.
Journal of Intellectual Disability Research : JIDR
|October 1, 1994
Summary
This review of self-injurious behavior (SIB) interventions for individuals with profound intellectual disability found potential treatment biases and varying efficacy. Further research is needed to develop effective intervention prototypes.
Area of Science:
- Behavioral Science
- Developmental Psychology
- Clinical Psychology
Background:
- Self-injurious behavior (SIB) is a significant concern in individuals with severe to profound intellectual disability.
- Existing intervention research from 1980-1990 requires synthesis to identify effective strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review and analyze published intervention research on SIB in individuals with severe or profound intellectual disability.
- To identify trends, biases, and efficacy of interventions based on biodemographic and environmental variables.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive literature review of intervention studies published between 1980 and 1990.
- Analysis of 38 biodemographic and environmental variables, focusing on SIB type and intervention type.
- Cross-tabulation of selected variables to assess intervention efficacy.
Main Results:
- Identified potential biases in treatment approaches for SIB.
- Highlighted issues with compliance to established standards of practice in interventions.
- Found differential efficacy levels of interventions based on specific variable types.
Conclusions:
- The findings suggest a need for improved standardization and reduced bias in SIB intervention strategies.
- Results provide a basis for developing a prototype for more successful SIB interventions.
- Further research is warranted to refine interventions for individuals with intellectual disability exhibiting SIB.