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Constipation: identifying the problem.

Chris Eberhardie1

  • 1Faculty of Health and Social Care Sciences, Kingston University, St George's Hospital Medical School, Kingston upon Thames.

Nursing Older People
|December 26, 2003
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Constipation is a common and costly issue for older adults. This article details its causes and nursing strategies for identification and assessment.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Gastroenterology
  • Nursing Practice

Background:

  • Constipation is a prevalent and burdensome condition in the elderly population.
  • It incurs significant healthcare costs and causes considerable patient distress.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To elucidate the multifactorial causes of constipation in older adults.
  • To outline practical nursing strategies for the effective identification and assessment of constipation.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on the pathophysiology and epidemiology of constipation in aging.
  • Analysis of current nursing assessment tools and clinical guidelines.

Main Results:

  • Identified key physiological and lifestyle factors contributing to constipation in the elderly.

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  • Highlighted the importance of comprehensive nursing assessment for timely diagnosis.

    • Conclusions:

    • Understanding the causes of constipation is crucial for effective management in older patients.
    • Nurses play a vital role in implementing targeted strategies for constipation assessment and care.