Objective: Nocturnal enuresis is a serio-us health problem affecting on most of peop-le. In this study, we evaluated frequency of non-drug treatment methods and relationship with other parameters, which is implemented by fa-milies to enuretic children.
Material and Methods: A total of 506 (303 boys and 203 girls) children who were admit-ted to our outpatient clinic with complaint of primary nocturnal enuresis (PMNE) were inc-luded in the study. Prepared questionnaire form inquiring educational status of the family, fre-quency and implementation duration of non-drug treatment methods was applied to patients and families.
Results: Mean age was 9.41 years (ran-ge 3-24). At least one non-treatment method was applied to 459 (90.7%) of children with PMNE. Non-drug treatment methods of pa-rents were detected as restriction of fluid (234 patients-51%), wake up to micturation (401 pa-tients- 87%), giving advises (328 patients-71%).
Conclusion: A lot of treatment methods have been used for PMNE. Motivation of the child and family for therapy is most important for success of the treatment. In our study, we observed that most of families were used any kind of non-drug treatment method for PMNE.
Key Words: Nocturnal enuresis, treatment of nocturnal enuresis.
Abstract
Objective: Nocturnal enuresis is a serio-us health problem affecting on most of peop-le. In this study, we evaluated frequency of non-drug treatment methods and relationship with other parameters, which is implemented by fa-milies to enuretic children.
Material and Methods: A total of 506 (303 boys and 203 girls) children who were admit-ted to our outpatient clinic with complaint of primary nocturnal enuresis (PMNE) were inc-luded in the study. Prepared questionnaire form inquiring educational status of the family, fre-quency and implementation duration of non-drug treatment methods was applied to patients and families.
Results: Mean age was 9.41 years (ran-ge 3-24). At least one non-treatment method was applied to 459 (90.7%) of children with PMNE. Non-drug treatment methods of pa-rents were detected as restriction of fluid (234 patients-51%), wake up to micturation (401 pa-tients- 87%), giving advises (328 patients-71%).
Conclusion: A lot of treatment methods have been used for PMNE. Motivation of the child and family for therapy is most important for success of the treatment. In our study, we observed that most of families were used any kind of non-drug treatment method for PMNE.
Key Words: Nocturnal enuresis, treatment of nocturnal enuresis.