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Article: A programme for children with nocturnal enuresis. (research).
- Article from:
- Nursing Standard
- Article date:
- July 9, 2003
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Abstract
Aim To describe and evaluate the implementation, effects and outcomes of a nurse-managed nocturnal enuresis treatment programme.
Method The research design comprised three data sources: focus group interviews with six public health nurses providing the nocturnal enuresis treatment programme, case notes of a convenience sample of 30 children who had completed the treatment programme and interviews with seven children who had completed the programme.
Results The study showed a success rate of 87 per cent (n=26). Success was defined as maintaining nocturnal continence for 14 consecutive nights. Key aspects in the programme's success and ...