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Motivation Therapy in Children with Primary Monosymptomatic Nocturnal Enuresis
Aim: In the present study, socio-demographic characteristics of
routinely followed primary monosymptomatic enuretic cases and
the success rate of simple behavioral therapy were evaluated.
Methods: Questionnaires that inquire the characteristics of
enuresis were conducted on the children and their families.
The children were motivated and called for regular follow-ups.
Treatment success was evaluated at the end of the first, the third
and the sixth months and the first year. Patients were divided into
two groups as successful or unsuccessful results of treatment.
Features of unsuccessful group were evaluated.
Results: The total success rate was 40% at the end of the first
month, 38% at the end of the third month, 50% at the end of
the sixth month and 54% at the end of the first year. Nightly
fluid consumption and deep sleeping problems were significantly
higher in the group with no treatment success. The number of
introverted patients was higher in the unsuccessful group with
respect to the other group.
Conclusion: Motivation therapy can be offered as a first-step
treatment for children with primary monosymptomatic nocturnal
enuresis, who are within the age group between six and eight
can be motivated for the treatment and do not have an intense
amount of bed-wetting at night