Citation

Gault J. Nurs. Times 1996; 92(41): 38-39.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1996, Nursing Times)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

8932152

Abstract

A 34-year-old man with Prader Willi syndrome and an associated learning disability had had ulcers on both legs for 20 years because the healing process was interrupted by self-harm. This multi-disciplinary team used behaviour modification techniques with food being the motivator to heal both legs. Such a motivator would not normally be advocated because people with this syndrome often have excessive appetites but in this case it was felt that the possible gains would outweigh the risks.

Language: en

Keywords

Adult; Behavior Therapy; Food; Humans; Hygiene; Intellectual Disability; Leg Ulcer; Male; Motivation; Prader-Willi Syndrome; Self Care