Abstract
Enuresis is defined as bedwetting in children aged five years and older when organic reasons have been ruled out. It can result in substantial psychological repercussions and uncomfortable circumstances for both the child and the family. Medical (desmopressin, tricyclic antidepressants [TCAs]) and behavioral treatment are the basis for the treatment of enuresis. Alarm therapy is considered the first treatment modality of choice for enuresis with almost 50% cure rates are in the long term. Cooperation and compliance from parents and children are the cornerstones of the effectiveness of alarm therapy. Multiple factors, such as technical issues, might slow down the therapeutic response time. The objective of this study is to review the role of alarm therapy in the treatment of enuresis, its types, and its efficacy and to explore the factors that may increase or decrease its efficacy.
Highlights
BackgroundThe most frequent type of urine incontinence in children is nocturnal enuresis, often known as bedwetting
Enuresis is defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) International Classification of Diseases 10th Revision (ICD-10) as bedwetting in children aged five years and older when organic reasons have been ruled out [1,2]
Some devices only have a moisture detector, which might cause issues when trying to activate the alarm after an enuresis episode
Summary
BackgroundThe most frequent type of urine incontinence in children is nocturnal enuresis, often known as bedwetting. Despite the fact that enuresis is a discomfort issue that poses no harm to one's physical health, both the child and the family experience substantial psychological repercussions, causing stress and uncomfortable circumstances as a result of it. It may have a detrimental impact on the development of selfconfidence and the social skills of the child, as well as an association with poorer performance in school. It is classified as "primary" if no previous continence has been attained or "secondary" if at least six months of dry nights have been obtained [2,3,4].
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