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Behavioral interventions in primary enuresis: experience report in Brazil
Patrícia Féra1, Maria Alice dos Santos Lelis, Regiane de Quadros Glashan
1Department of Urology, São Paulo Federal University, São Paulo, Brazil.
Urologic Nursing
|September 24, 2002
Summary
This study shows that a team approach involving nurses, parents, and children effectively manages childhood enuresis (bedwetting). All participants improved over a 4-month period, highlighting the program
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Behavioral Medicine
Background:
- Childhood enuresis (bedwetting) requires effective behavioral management strategies.
- Multidisciplinary approaches involving healthcare professionals, parents, and children are crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a multifaceted behavioral management program for childhood enuresis in Brazil.
- To evaluate the program's effectiveness over a 4-month treatment period.
Main Methods:
- Implementation of a comprehensive, team-based program involving nurses, parents, and children.
- Focus on behavioral management techniques for childhood enuresis.
Main Results:
- All children in the pilot study demonstrated improvement in bedwetting.
- The 4-month treatment period yielded positive outcomes for all participants.
Conclusions:
- A multifaceted program involving nurses, parents, and children is effective for childhood enuresis.
- The described methods offer a model for designing and implementing similar enuresis management programs.