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Journal of Pediatric Psychology 8(2) pp. 155-159, 1983
© 1983 Society of Pediatric Psychology

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Interruption of Self-Excoriation in a Pediatric Burn Victim

Janet S. St. Lawrence1 and Ronald S. Drabman1

University of Mississippi Medical Center

1Janet S. St. Lawrence or Ronald S. Drabman, Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, University of Mississippi Medical Center, 2500 North State Street, Jackson, Mississippi 39216.

A response-interruption device was used with a young pediatric burn victim whose self-excoriation of grafted skin exacerbated her injuries. It was highly effective in terminating further self-inflicted tissue damage, promoting healing, and facilitating the child's discharge to her family.


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