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Management of nocturnal enuresis
1Urology Nurse Specialist, Divisions of Patient Services and Urology, Children's Hospital Medical Cente, University of Cincinnati College of Nursing, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. tobin0@chmcc.org
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Healthcare providers offer crucial support for children experiencing nocturnal enuresis (bedwetting). Comprehensive care involves education on psychosocial aspects and thorough physical evaluations to manage this common childhood issue effectively.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Child Health
- Nursing Practice
Background:
- Nocturnal enuresis (bedwetting) affects many children and their families.
- Management requires addressing psychosocial, emotional, and developmental concerns.
- Underlying medical conditions can contribute to bedwetting.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline how healthcare providers can support children and families with nocturnal enuresis.
- To emphasize the importance of information and physical evaluation in managing bedwetting.
- To highlight the role of advanced practice nurses in comprehensive care.
Main Methods:
- Review of current approaches to nocturnal enuresis management.
- Emphasis on patient and family education strategies.
- Guidelines for physical assessment to identify potential causes.
Main Results:
- Adequate information provision is key to addressing psychosocial and developmental issues.
- Physical evaluations are essential for diagnosing or ruling out contributing medical conditions.
- Advanced practice nurses are well-positioned to manage nocturnal enuresis care.
Conclusions:
- Healthcare providers play a vital role in managing nocturnal enuresis.
- A holistic approach combining education and medical assessment ensures effective care.
- Advanced practice nurses can lead in providing safe and thorough management for affected children.
Abstract:
Heath care providers can assist the children and families who struggle with the problem of nocturnal enuresis in various ways. The children and their families need to receive adequate and appropriate information to assist with the psychosocial, emotional, and developmental issues involved. They also need to receive an adequate physical evaluation to diagnose or rule out diseases or conditions that can cause bedwetting. By taking on these tasks, advanced practice nurses can thoroughly and safely manage the care of the large population of children with nocturnal enuresis.