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[Constipated children]
Revista De Enfermeria (Barcelona, Spain)
|September 19, 2003
Summary
Chronic constipation significantly impacts children's well-being and family dynamics. This study analyzed 68 pediatric patients to evaluate characteristics and treatment outcomes for functional constipation.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Gastroenterology
- Primary Health Care Pediatrics
Context:
- Chronic constipation is a prevalent issue in childhood, affecting physical and emotional health.
- It often leads to family stress and requires significant healthcare attention.
- This study focuses on children presenting with chronic constipation as a primary concern in a pediatric primary care setting.
Purpose:
- To evaluate the clinical and epidemiological characteristics of children diagnosed with functional constipation.
- To assess the outcomes of a structured plan for the assessment, care, and treatment of these pediatric patients.
- To analyze data from 68 children aged 3-13 with functional constipation.
Summary:
- The study analyzed 68 children (aged 3-13) with functional constipation out of 1368 diagnosed cases.
- Data collected between 1996-1999 from a Primary Health Care Pediatrics Ward.
- Evaluation of clinical features, epidemiology, and treatment results for pediatric functional constipation.
Impact:
- Provides insights into the characteristics of pediatric functional constipation in primary care.
- Offers data on the effectiveness of a comprehensive care and treatment plan.
- Contributes to understanding and managing childhood constipation to improve patient and family well-being.