Intervención cognitivo conductual en un infante con un diagnóstico de enuresis primaria no orgánica

Abstract

Abstract: The case of a 10-year-old male patient diagnosed with enuresis is presented. non-organic primary school, with nocturnal urination, which currently resides in a small housing with his siblings, due to the absence of his parents, for work reasons. Given this problem, an evaluation process was carried out that included clinical observation, semi-structured interview and the application of psychological reagents, both psychometric as projective focused on assessing the child's family relationships and self-esteem, with Based on the results, a treatment plan was designed aimed at improving quality of life. of the patient and address the specific aspects of the patient's discomfort. This plan is framed within the cognitive-behavioral therapeutic approach, making use of techniques such as dry bed training and the token economy. After the implementation of the plan psychotherapeutic, a significant decrease in the frequency of urination was observed nights per week, as well as a general improvement in self-esteem and quality of life, being consistent with the initially established objectives.