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Relapse in Children Treated for Nocturnal Enuresis: Prediction of Response using Pre-Treatment Variables

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  16 June 2009

Richard Butler ,
Chris Brewin  and
Ian Forsythe
Richard Butler
Affiliation:
Department of Clinical Psychology, High Royds Hospital
Chris Brewin
Affiliation:
MRC Social Psychiatry Unit Department of Paediatrics, Leeds General Infirmary
Ian Forsythe
Affiliation:
MRC Social Psychiatry Unit Department of Paediatrics, Leeds General Infirmary
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Abstract

Thirty-seven children successfully treated for nocturnal enuresis were followed-up. Short term relapse was determined by clinical contact for 6 months whilst long term monitoring was measured by a mailed questionnaire up to 4 years after treatment. The relationship between pre-treatment variables and relapse was examined with particular reference to maternal and child perceptions of the enuresis. Results suggest relapse was particularly related to the child's lack of concern over bedwetting.

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Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy , Volume 18 , Issue 1 , January 1990 , pp. 65 - 72
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Copyright © British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies 1990

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