OBJECTIVE: To examine the efficacy of an enhanced intervention (EI) compared to standard care (SC) in increasing daily water intake and fluid goal adherence in children seeking treatment for retentive encopresis. METHODS: Changes in beverage intake patterns and fluid adherence were examined by comparing 7-week diet diary data collected during participation in the EI to achieved data for families who had previously completed the SC. RESULTS: Compared to children in SC (n = 19), children in the EI (n = 18) demonstrated a significantly greater increase in daily water intake from baseline to the conclusion of treatment ( p ≤ .001), and were four and six times more likely to meet fluid targets in Phases 1 (Weeks 3-4) and 2 (Weeks 5-6) of fluid intervention, respectively (both p ≤ .001). CONCLUSIONS: Enhanced education and behavioral strategies were efficacious in increasing children's intake of water and improving fluid adherence. Future research should replicate the findings in a prospective randomized clinical trial to discern their effectiveness.
RCT Entities:
OBJECTIVE: To examine the efficacy of an enhanced intervention (EI) compared to standard care (SC) in increasing daily water intake and fluid goal adherence in children seeking treatment for retentive encopresis. METHODS: Changes in beverage intake patterns and fluid adherence were examined by comparing 7-week diet diary data collected during participation in the EI to achieved data for families who had previously completed the SC. RESULTS: Compared to children in SC (n = 19), children in the EI (n = 18) demonstrated a significantly greater increase in daily water intake from baseline to the conclusion of treatment ( p ≤ .001), and were four and six times more likely to meet fluid targets in Phases 1 (Weeks 3-4) and 2 (Weeks 5-6) of fluid intervention, respectively (both p ≤ .001). CONCLUSIONS: Enhanced education and behavioral strategies were efficacious in increasing children's intake of water and improving fluid adherence. Future research should replicate the findings in a prospective randomized clinical trial to discern their effectiveness.
Authors: Gregory E Tasian; Michelle Ross; Lihai Song; Janet Audrain-McGovern; Douglas Wiebe; Steven G Warner; Brittney Henderson; Anisha Patel; Susan L Furth Journal: J Urol Date: 2019-03 Impact factor: 7.450
Authors: Chien-Liang Chen; Tzu-Ming Liang; Hsiu-Hui Chen; Yan-Yuh Lee; Yao-Chung Chuang; Nai-Ching Chen Journal: Int J Environ Res Public Health Date: 2020-12-03 Impact factor: 3.390