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[A laxative jam].

P J Durand, P Mercier, M Laforest

    The Canadian Nurse
    |September 1, 1991
    PubMed
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    This study found that a prune and date jam significantly increased bowel movement frequency and decreased laxative use in elderly patients. This dietary intervention offers a natural solution for constipation management in long-term care settings.

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    Area of Science:

    • Geriatrics
    • Gastroenterology
    • Nutrition

    Background:

    • Constipation is a common issue in elderly patients, particularly those in long-term care.
    • Conventional laxative use can lead to dependency and side effects.
    • Dietary interventions are sought to manage constipation effectively and safely.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the efficacy of a prune and date jam as a natural laxative intervention.
    • To assess the impact of the jam on bowel movement frequency and laxative use in elderly patients.

    Main Methods:

    • A study was conducted on hospitalized veterans at Le Centre hospitalier de l'Université Laval.
    • A jam composed of dates and prunes was administered to a treatment group.
    • Outcomes measured included bowel movement frequency and reliance on other laxatives.

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    Main Results:

    • The treatment group experienced a significant increase in bowel movement frequency.
    • A corresponding decrease in the use of conventional laxatives was observed in the treatment group.
    • No significant changes were noted in the control group.

    Conclusions:

    • A prune and date jam is an effective dietary intervention for improving bowel regularity in elderly long-term care patients.
    • This natural approach can reduce the need for pharmaceutical laxatives.
    • The jam, despite a modest cost, has been adopted for ongoing use.