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Enuresis nocturna and sleep quality

Salih Gozmen1, Sukran Keskin, Ipek Akil

  • 1Department of Pediatric Nephrology, Celal Bayar University, Manisa, Turkey.

Pediatric Nephrology (Berlin, Germany)
|May 29, 2008
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Children with nocturnal enuresis (bedwetting) experience poor sleep quality. Treatment with desmopressin acetate (DDAVP) improved sleep, reducing anxiety associated with bedwetting.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Sleep Medicine
  • Urology

Background:

  • Nocturnal enuresis is a common childhood issue with various proposed causes.
  • Sleep quality in children with enuresis requires further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare sleep quality between children with primary nocturnal enuresis and healthy controls.
  • To evaluate the impact of desmopressin acetate (DDAVP) on sleep quality in enuretic children.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) for subjective sleep assessment.
  • Included 19 children with primary nocturnal enuresis and 32 healthy controls.
  • Assessed sleep quality before and after one month of DDAVP treatment.

Main Results:

  • Enuretic children exhibited poorer sleep quality compared to controls.
  • DDAVP treatment led to improved sleep quality scores in the patient group.
  • Significant improvements were noted in 'subjective sleep quality' and 'sleep disturbances' after treatment.

Conclusions:

  • Nocturnal enuresis negatively impacts children's sleep quality, often due to fear and anxiety.
  • Desmopressin acetate (DDAVP) effectively improves sleep quality in enuretic children.
  • Timely medical or behavioral interventions are recommended for enuretic children seeking to be dry during sleep.

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