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[Constipated children]

Francisco Javier Barbancho Cisneros, Francisco Tirado Altamirano, Luis Mariano Hernández Neila

    Revista De Enfermeria (Barcelona, Spain)
    |September 19, 2003
    PubMed

    Insights

    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.

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