Improving Adherence During Infusions (sponsored by CSL Behring)
Tuesday, June 20, 2017
7:00pm-8:00pm

Join Shannon Penica Walters, a behavioral specialist and consultant, as she speaks about behavioral approaches to improve adherence during infusions. The webinar will cover 4 main strategies that can help children adhere to their treatment regimens:
• Distraction
• Differential positive reinforcement
• Counter-conditioning
• Behavioral contracts

After reviewing these strategies, Shannon will explore the successful use of counter-conditioning in one boy with hemophilia. She also shows how behavioral strategies can reduce distress in children, increasing patient safety and satisfaction.

“Parenting a child with a chronic and serious medical condition can be extremely challenging, but with the right tools, resources, and determination, any parent can improve the well-being of both their child and family!” -Shannon