A Survey of Plethysmographic Assessment in North America

Abstract

A survey of North American plethysmographic assessment centers was undertaken to examine the extent to which variability exists among them. Results clearly revealed a field in which there is abundant inconsistency in both plethysmographic assessment procedures and data interpretation. A critical need for standardization was identified if plethysmographic assessment is to develop further its potential to assist in the clinical assessment and treatment of sex offenders.