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. 1984 Aug;59(8):748–752. doi: 10.1136/adc.59.8.748

Evaluation of nine different types of enuresis alarms.

K M Goel, R B Thomson, E M Gibb, T F McAinsh
PMCID: PMC1628618  PMID: 6476872

Abstract

One hundred enuretic children were treated in closely supervised trial conditions with nine commonly used enuresis alarm systems available commercially in the United Kingdom. Although there was little difference between the systems in terms of their effectiveness in stopping bed wetting, parents preferred the Eastleigh and Urilarm De-Luxe models which had distinct advantages in respect of false alarms, breakdowns, and durability of pads. Enuresis alarms that perform poorly in these respects may lead to loss of enthusiasm and non-compliance. The systems vary widely in price, but a private buyer may find a cheaper alarm just as effective.

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