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[Apparative therapy of enuresis nocturna, experience and problems]
Psychiatrie, Neurologie, Und Medizinische Psychologie
|December 1, 1977
Summary
This exploratory study evaluated a "pillow wakener" device for treating bed-wetting (enuresis) in children. Researchers highlighted technical challenges and the need for immediate bladder-activity stimuli for effective apparatus-assisted enuresis therapy.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric urology
- Biomedical engineering
Context:
- Bed-wetting (enuresis) is a common condition in children requiring effective treatment strategies.
- Apparatus-assisted therapy offers a potential avenue for managing enuresis.
Purpose:
- To conduct an exploratory study on the efficacy of a novel
- pillow wakener
- device for treating childhood bed-wetting.
- To critically analyze the device and therapy, identifying challenges and encouraging further research.
Summary:
- Eleven patients (ages 5.5 to 15.75 years) were treated using the
- pillow wakener
- .
- The study identified technical deficiencies and the critical need for immediate stimuli following bladder activity.
- The challenge of deep sleep in relation to treatment interruption was also noted.
Impact:
- Provides insights into the practical challenges of apparatus-assisted enuresis treatment.
- Encourages further investigation into device development and therapeutic protocols for bed-wetting.