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Clinical practice guidelines for pediatric constipation.

Beverly J Greenwald¹

¹Department of Nursing, Angelo State University, San Angelo, Texas, USA. Beverly.Greenwald@angelo.edu

Journal of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

|July 2, 2010

Summary

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Pediatric constipation is common, often functional. Effective management by nurse practitioners involves education, diet, behavior changes, and medication, with careful follow-up for best outcomes.

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Acupoint Application Combined with Acupoint Massage for Treating Constipation in a Patient with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

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Published on: August 18, 2023

Area of Science:

Pediatric primary care
Gastroenterology

Background:

Pediatric constipation is a frequent primary care concern.
Functional constipation is more prevalent than organic causes in children.

Purpose of the Study:

To outline the diagnosis and management of pediatric constipation.
To guide nurse practitioners in primary care settings.

Main Methods:

Review of clinical practice guidelines.
Analysis of selected research articles.

Main Results:

Functional constipation is the predominant diagnosis.
Management strategies include pharmacotherapy, dietary adjustments, and behavioral modification.
Patient and family education is a critical component of care.

Conclusions:

Successful treatment necessitates a multimodal approach.
Relapses are common, underscoring the need for consistent follow-up.
Referral to pediatric gastroenterology is advised for refractory cases, suspected organic etiologies, or complex presentations.