title: Childhood enuresis.
abstract: Enuresis is a common health problem in children, occurring in approximately 10 percent of five-year-olds and five percent of ten-year-olds. Regardless of the multiple possible causes, enuresis affects the child's development. Following a discussion of epidemiologic, physiologic, psychosocial and predisposing factors to enuresis, this article presents nursing approaches to the assessment and management of enuresis. A variety of management options for the nurse practitioner are discussed with a focus on supporting normal child development and facilitative family interactions.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004775:Enuresis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000235:genetics / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D005190:Family; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011606:Psychosexual Development; D011613:Psychotherapy