[Good long-term results of dry bed training in children with nocturnal enuresis]

Abstract

Objective: To determine the long-term effect of dry bed training in a youth health care setting.

Setting: Haarlemmermeer, the Netherlands.

Design: Descriptive.

Method: Parents of 36 children (mean age 9 year) subjected to dry bed training in 1987-1989, were asked in 1993 if their child had wet his or her bed in the past 4 weeks. The parents were instructed in the training in group sessions in the youth health care setting.

Results: In 1993, that is 4-6 years after the training, 83% slept dry. In the other 17% the number of wet nights dropped from 6 times to twice a week.

Conclusion: We can conclude that the long-term success rate of dry bed training is high. Group dry bed training is a suitable method for children with nocturnal enuresis from age 8 when other methods are unsuccessful. The training is feasible outside the hospital.