AN INVESTIGATION OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF THE CHILD PATIENT AND THE PARENT AFTER DESMOPRESSIN TREATMENT IN CHILDREN WITH PRIMARY NOCTURNAL ENURESIS
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Our study aimed to assess the quality of life of both children with monosymptomatic enuresis and their parents during the enuresis period and through the process of cessation with desmopressin treatment. Materials and methods: The study assessed 78 children aged 6-18 with Monosymptomatic Nocturnal Enuresis (MEN) treated with desmopressin. Comprehensive evaluations, including physical exams and lab tests, were conducted. The surveys on the impact of enuresis on daily life and emotional well-being were evaluated. Results: The study observed 78 patients, averaging 10.6 years old, primarily treated for urinary incontinence with desmopressin. Patient demographics indicated 68% had education below high school, 74% were Turkish, and 26% Syrian. Familial data revealed an average of 3.87 siblings per patient. Key findings included a significant reduction in the number of incontinence days per week post-treatment (from 5.09 days to 2.59 days). Quality of Life (QOL) scores for both patients and parents showed significant improvement after treatment. The mean QOL for patients increased from 20 to 26.8, while for parents, it rose from 13 to 24.6. Overall, desmopressin demonstrated a positive impact on urinary incontinence and the associated quality of life. Conclusions: With treatment, there is a noticeable improvement in psychological, social, and emotional aspects among children with MEN and their parents. Therefore, it is essential to treat children experiencing MEN.
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