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Constipation: cause and control in an acute hospital setting

H Ross1

  • 1Poole Hospital NHS Trust, Dorset.

British Journal of Nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)
|December 16, 1998
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Constipation management significantly improves patient quality of life. This review details causes, treatments, and a systematic approach for healthcare settings, emphasizing staff knowledge.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Clinical Pharmacy

Background:

  • Constipation is a common condition impacting patient well-being.
  • Effective management strategies are crucial for improving quality of life.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review causative factors of constipation.
  • To analyze available remedies, including their mechanisms, side effects, and contraindications.
  • To recommend a systematic approach for constipation management in acute care.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of causative factors and available remedies for constipation.
  • Analysis of pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions.
  • Development of a management framework for acute ward settings.

Main Results:

  • Identified key causative factors of constipation.
  • Detailed the mode of action, side effects, and contraindications of various pharmaceutical interventions.
  • Proposed a systematic management approach incorporating risk assessment, bowel routine, dietary advice, and pharmaceutical options.

Conclusions:

  • A systematic, evidence-based approach to constipation management is essential in acute care.
  • Effective management requires thorough patient assessment, appropriate interventions, and well-informed healthcare staff.
  • Accurate documentation and continuous staff education are vital for successful constipation prevention and treatment.

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