This module is designed to teach the fundamentals of clean intermittent urinary catheterization for the disabled child, particularly in the school setting. The text includes information on proper hand washing techniques, the supplies needed, suggested settings, and the preparations required before and after the catheter is inserted into the…

In a preliminary study, no significant interaction effects were found between scholastic achievement and sickle cell trait in black children currently in eight and ninth grades, as measured by the Iowa Tests of Basic Skills over a consecutive period of four years, 1968 through 1971, grades four through seven. (EH)

The eight issues of Handi Helps presented in this document focus on specific issues of concern to the disabled, parents, and those working with the disabled. The two-page handi help fact sheets focus on the following topics: child abuse, leukemia, arthritis, Tourette Syndrome, hemophilia, the puppet program "Meet the New Kids on the…

This handbook provides a resource of assessment tools for systematic evaluation of health education programs in the field of smoking. Key fundamentals of systematic evaluation as applied to health education programs are reviewed. Explanations of the handbook's measures, their relationships, rationale, and procedures are given. Included are…

Evaluated was the use of an oral elemental diet consisting of crystalline amino acids, glucose, electrolytes, and vitamins to control severe intractable diarrhea in 27 infants (1-day to 9-months of age). (DB)

Measured were the free erthrocyte protoporphyrin levels (a blood component) in 29 Ss with alpha thalassemia (a hereditary anemis), 19 Ss with iron deficiency anemia, and 24 normal control Ss. (DB)

Urinanalysis was performed on 24-hour samples of 11 iron deficient children (1 to 13 years of age) to determine levels of monoamine oxidase (an enzyme). (DB)

This study attempted to determine whether the variables of recent life crises and particular data of the self-concept are at least descriptive of the cancer patient and may serve to distinguish him from members of other groups. (Author)

The paper discusses the rehabilitation of pediatric cancer patients undertaken by a multidisciplinary team with the arm of returning the children to the classroom. Details including transportation, tutoring, and preparation of classmates are considered. (CL)

Intended for parents, the booklet provides information on taking care of infants with special problems at birth. Three chapters cover the following age levels: 1 to 4 months, 5 to 8 months, and 7 to 10 months. Among topics considered are feeding, safety, and discipline. Toys are suggested for infants up to 12 months old. (SBH)