System for treatment of enuresis

Details System for treatment of enuresis System for treatment of enuresis

1989-03-24

1991-12-24

Hafer, Robert A.

Surgery

Body protecting or restraining devices for patients or infants

Restrainers and immobilizers

340573, A61F 548

Patent

active

050743171

ABSTRACT:
A programmed computer having an integral speech synthesizer and pre-programmed scripts conducts interactive methods of treating a person suffering from enuresis. The computer, preferably at the bedside of the person being treated, communicates with the person by means of a display panel, a plurality of input keys, and synthesized speech. The computer uses primarily uttered procedural instructions and verbal rewards, such as congratulatory statements, and visual displays to conduct the treatment methods. The person communicates selections and responses to the computer by means of the key. The computer receives RF signals broadcast from two sources: a device for sensing wetness which attaches to the underpants of the person, and a momentary remote key preferably located next to or on a toilet. The signals are encoded to enable the computer to distinguish between the sources. A nocturnal monitoring, treatment and scoring method conducted by the computer uses the wetness sensing device and the remote key to train the person under treatment to awaken when urination is imminent and go to the toilet. Other treatment methods conducted by the computer strengthen the person's urinary sphincter muscles and enlarge the person's bladder capacity. Pre-programmed instructions tutor the user on the proper use of the treatment program, and a game endears the system to the user.

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