Iran Journal of Nursing

  Background : Nocturnal enuresis is one of the most prevalent and troublesome disorders in children which may affect their self steem. The problem of swnsing a full bladder capacity is present in many enuretic children which may be overcome by increasing bladder capacity.

  Objective : To determine and compare the effect of urine control training on bladder capacity in two age groups of children (4-5 and above 5) with nocturnal enuresis.

  Design : In this clinical trial study the effect of urine control training were measured in two groups of children, age 4-5 and more than five, and then compared.

  Samples : 60 children with nocturnal enuresis participated in this study voluntarily. (30 children in each group).

  Results : The urine control training increased the bladder capacity of children in both groups. Also the result showed no difference regarding the age groups.

  Conclusion : The urine control training in children suffering from nocturnal enuresis can be used to increase their bladder capacity.