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Kistner, Mary – Journal of School Nursing, 2009
Lack of privacy, risk of bullying, limited access, lack of essential products for good hygiene, and dirty bathrooms can all contribute to encouraging a child to withhold urine and stool while in school. Withholding behaviors over time can create a condition known as dysfunctional elimination syndrome (DES). DES is any pattern of voiding or…
Descriptors: Medical Services, Physical Disabilities, School Nurses, Privacy