Motivation Therapy in Children with Primary Monosymptomatic Nocturnal Enuresis

Abstract

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.