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Effectiveness of bladder retraining programme on bedwetting frequency and relapse rate of children with nocturnal
Remya Radhakrishnan Pillai1, B Sara2
1College of Nursing, Gulf Medical University, United Arab Emirates.
Insights
A three-step bladder retraining program significantly reduced bedwetting frequency and relapse rates in children with nocturnal enuresis. This intervention proved highly effective, offering a successful management strategy for childhood bedwetting.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Urology
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Nocturnal enuresis (bedwetting) is a common condition impacting school-aged children's well-being.
- It significantly affects children's behavior, psychological state, and social interactions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of a bladder retraining program.
- Assessed impact on bedwetting frequency and relapse rates in children with nocturnal enuresis.
Main Methods:
- A prevalence survey identified 226 children with monosymptomatic nocturnal enuresis.
- 160 children were divided into experimental (bladder retraining) and control groups.
- Interventions were reinforced, and outcomes measured at 1, 3, and 6 months.
Main Results:
- The bladder retraining program significantly reduced bedwetting frequency (p=0.001).
- The experimental group showed a 3.75% relapse rate.
- The control group experienced a 100% relapse rate by 6 months.
Conclusions:
- The three-step bladder retraining program is highly effective for managing nocturnal enuresis.
- This intervention significantly decreases bedwetting frequency and relapse rates.
- Tailored bladder retraining is a valuable strategy for childhood monosymptomatic nocturnal enuresis.
Background Of The Study:
Nocturnal enuresis, or bedwetting, is a prevalent and emotionally challenging condition that has a significant impact on the behavior, psychological well-being, and social lives of school-aged children.
Aim:
This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of bladder retraining programme on bedwetting frequency and relapse rate among children with nocturnal enuresis.
Methods:
The study was conducted in two phases. The Phase I included a survey questionnaire to identify the prevalence of nocturnal enuresis among school children studying in Grade I to Grade X of 3 selected schools in Nashik, India. Out of 2150 prevalence questionnaires, 1900 filled in questionnaires were received back. 226 children were found to be positive for monosymptomatic nocturnal enuresis. A total of 160 children were selected from which 80 samples were included in experimental group and 80 were in control group. A three-step bladder retraining program was provided for parents and children in the experimental group. The parents and children from experimental group were called on the 15th day to reinforce the interventions. Posttests were conducted at 1st month (Posttest I), 3rd month (Posttest II), and 6th month (Posttest III/Relapse) for both experimental and control group.
Results:
The total prevalence of nocturnal enuresis among 1900 school age children aged 6 years-15 years is found to be 11.89%. Out of the 226 enuretic children, majority 101 (44.69%) wet their beds 1-3 times per week while 48 (21.23%) children wet their beds Every night. Comparison of bedwetting frequency in both groups during Pretest, Posttest I, Posttest II and Posttest III using chi-square test showed that: In pretest there was no significant difference between children in experimental and control group as indicated by the non-significant P value 0.43. Whereas in posttest I, II & III, P value 0.001 indicates highly significant difference in bedwetting frequency of children in both the groups. Children in experimental group had a relapse rate of 3.75% and 100% relapse was observed in control group during posttest III (at 6th month).
Discussion:
The study findings revealed a statistically significant reduction in bedwetting frequency within the experimental group (p = 0.001), contrasting with the control group's non-significant change (p = 0.17). Additionally, the relapse rate was markedly lower in the experimental group (3.75%) compared to the control group (100%). This aligns with Garcia-Fernandez and Petros' (2020) findings, where a squatting-based pelvic floor rehabilitation method demonstrated a significant reduction in bedwetting frequency, curing 86% of children. Van Kampen et al.'s (2009) study also supported the efficacy of pelvic floor muscle training in reducing relapse rates, providing further validation for the current study's findings.
Conclusion:
The 3 step bladder retraining programme was found to be very effective in reducing the bedwetting frequency and relapse rate among children. This study provides evidence supporting effectiveness of such tailored bladder retraining interventions in managing monosymptomatic nocturnal enuresis in school-aged children.
