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Best Practice to Prevent Constipation in People Living With Dementia: A Scoping Review
Linda Maria Schnitker1,2, Safa Alrababah1, Anne Young1
1Bolton Clarke Research Institute, Brisbane, Australia.
Introduction:
This scoping review explores available evidence on strategies to guide the prevention of constipation in people with dementia.
Methods:
A systematic literature search was conducted across eight electronic databases. Two researchers independently conducted data screening, extraction, analysis and charting using a standardised data extraction tool for obtaining information about studies.
Results:
We identified seven studies, including three randomised controlled trials, carried out between 1997 and 2019. A range of nonpharmacological strategies was utilised to reduce the risk of developing constipation in people who live with dementia.
Implications For Practice:
Strategies identified through this review could guide the care of people with dementia in preventing constipation by emphasising the importance of lifestyle and environmental changes to support regular, soft-formed bowel movements.
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