Nocturnal enuresis: systems for assessment.

Childhood nocturnal enuresis, or bedwetting, is a common childhood condition that causes children and their families stress and embarrassment and which can radically affect the lives of these children. Penny Dobson and Anne Weaver outline how nurses can inform and support these families, and describe a research-based approach, the three systems, which provides a useful framework for assessing the problem before choosing the most appropriate treatment strategy. Specific help that could be offered teenagers is also outlined.