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Date of Award
2001
Document Type
Thesis - Pacific Access Restricted
Degree Name
Master of Arts (M.A.)
Department
Psychology
First Advisor
Kenneth Beauchamp
First Committee Member
Gary Howells
Second Committee Member
William Kehoe
Third Committee Member
Robert Schorr
Abstract
The efficacy of risperidone (Risperdal) for the treatment of 3 chronically aggressive children was evaluated using an open-label, multiple-baseline design in a private practice setting. Results of both parent and teacher ratings demonstrated a reduction in aggressive and delinquent behavior in 2 of 3 participants upon introduction of Risperdal, with the third responding in similar fashion upon final dose adjustment. Each participant reported no occurrences of side effects. These findings suggest that Risperdal was well tolerated, and may serve as a safe and effective treatment modality for this challenging population.
Pages
42
ISBN
9780493159546 , 0493159541
Recommended Citation
Patterson, Brian Robert. (2001). Efficacy of risperidone for the treatment of aggressive children in a private practice setting. University of the Pacific, Thesis - Pacific Access Restricted. https://scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/uop_etds/2694
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