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Management of enuresis.

S Dische

    British Medical Journal
    |April 3, 1971
    PubMed
    Summary

    This study found that sympathetic handling alone was effective for many enuretic children. A buzzer also showed success, but requires careful supervision, questioning the need for drug interventions.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatrics
    • Urology
    • Behavioral Science

    Background:

    • Enuresis, or involuntary urination, affects a significant number of children.
    • Current treatment approaches for enuresis vary, with ongoing debate regarding efficacy and side effects.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the effectiveness of non-pharmacological interventions for childhood enuresis.
    • To compare the success rates of sympathetic handling and buzzer therapy.
    • To assess the role of drug treatment in managing enuresis.

    Main Methods:

    • A study involving 144 children diagnosed with enuresis across four school health clinics.
    • Interventions included sympathetic handling, buzzer alarms, and, in some cases, pharmacological treatments.
    • Data collection focused on treatment success rates and patient response.

    Main Results:

    • Sympathetic handling alone achieved a considerable measure of success in a large proportion of the enuretic children.
    • The majority of the remaining children responded positively to buzzer therapy.
    • The study observed a need for careful presentation and supervision when using buzzer alarms.

    Conclusions:

    • Non-pharmacological approaches, particularly sympathetic handling, are highly effective for childhood enuresis.
    • Buzzer therapy presents a viable alternative but necessitates meticulous clinical guidance.
    • The necessity and efficacy of drug interventions for enuresis warrant further critical evaluation.

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