CV Lattes
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Universidade de São Paulo (USP). Instituto de Psicologia (IP) (Institutional affiliation from the last research proposal) Birthplace: Brazil
Has a degree in psychology from Mackenzie Presbyterian University (2002), a master's degree (2006), doctorate (2010) and postdoctoral degree (2012) in Clinical Psychology from University of São Paulo (USP). Has been involved in research on the treatment of nocturnal enuresis and has organized a book on the subject published in 2012. Currently is a clinical psychologist at Núcleo Interface de Psicologia, in São Paulo, where he works with third wave behavioral therapies, especially Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Is the author of articles and book chapters on reference works in cognitive-behavioral therapy and teaches in postgraduate courses. (Source: Lattes Curriculum)
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The nocturnal enuresis is characterized by voluntary or involuntary urination on the bed or on the clothes, during the sleeping period, FROM five years old. It's estimated that it reaches 15% to 22% of the boys and 7% to 15% of the girls at the age of seven and a half. Enuresis is caused by a combination of factors, including nocturnal polyuria, detrusor overactivity, and the inability to…
Nocturnal enuresis is one of the most common childhood problems, affecting around 10% of seven year-old children. Although related to genetic aspects, enuresis is caused by three major difficulties: the child not being able to wake when his/her bladder is full; the abnormal high urine production during sleep; and bladder instability. The urine alarm is the most effective treatment for enu…
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