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Encopresis: a guide for psychiatric nurses.

Lyons T Hardy1

  • 1Virginia Treatment Center for Children, Virginia Commonwealth University Health System, Richmond, VA, USA. lyonshardy@gmail.com

Archives of Psychiatric Nursing
|September 22, 2009
PubMed
Summary

Encopresis, a childhood fecal incontinence disorder, may link to psychiatric issues. This review covers encopresis causes and treatments, offering insights for psychiatric nurses in inpatient settings.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric elimination disorders
  • Child and adolescent psychiatry
  • Nursing in mental health

Background:

  • Encopresis is a common elimination disorder in children, characterized by fecal incontinence.
  • It affects 1.5%–7.5% of children aged 6–12 and represents 3%–6% of psychiatric referrals.
  • While often linked to constipation, encopresis is also a psychiatric diagnosis with anecdotal associations to mental health conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the literature on the etiology and treatment of encopresis over the past decade.
  • To address the limited publications concerning the psychiatric associations of encopresis.
  • To provide practical suggestions for psychiatric nurses managing encopresis in inpatient settings.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic literature review of publications from the last 10 years.

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  • Analysis of studies on encopresis etiology, focusing on physiological and psychological factors.
  • Examination of current treatment modalities, including nutritional, medical, and behavioral approaches.

    • Main Results:

    • The etiology of encopresis is multifactorial, involving constipation and potential psychiatric comorbidities.
    • Current treatments combine medical management with behavioral interventions.
    • There is a noted scarcity of research on the psychiatric aspects of encopresis and its implications for nursing.

    Conclusions:

    • Encopresis requires a comprehensive approach addressing both physical and psychological aspects.
    • Psychiatric nurses face unique challenges when caring for children with encopresis in inpatient environments.
    • Further research is needed to clarify the psychiatric associations and inform specialized nursing care.