Constipation

Practical Research
Guideline for the Prevention and Management of Constipation in Long-Term Care Residents
02/03/2023
This article outlines an evidence-based clinical practice guideline which was developed to prevent and manage constipation in long-term care residents, a vulnerable population not specifically addressed in previous guidelines.
This article outlines an evidence-based clinical practice guideline which was developed to prevent and manage constipation in long-term care residents, a vulnerable population not specifically addressed in previous guidelines.
This article outlines an...
02/03/2023
Annals of Long-Term Care
Original Research
Safety and Effectiveness of Moxibustion and Abdominal Massage in Hospitalized Older Patients With Constipation: A Retrospective Study
08/01/2022
Two cohorts were examined regarding the effectiveness of 2 treatments for constipation
Two cohorts were examined regarding the effectiveness of 2 treatments for constipation
Two cohorts were examined...
08/01/2022
Wound Management & Prevention
Q&As
3 Questions About Defecation Dysfunction and Rectal Sensitivity in Opioid-Related Chronic Constipation
12/04/2019
Walter Chan, MD, MPH, and Nayna Lodhia, MD, both from Brigham and Women’s Hospital, answer our questions about their research on the role of defecation dysfunction and rectal sensitivity in opioid-related chronic constipation.
Walter Chan, MD, MPH, and Nayna Lodhia, MD, both from Brigham and Women’s Hospital, answer our questions about their research on the role of defecation dysfunction and rectal sensitivity in opioid-related chronic constipation.
Walter Chan, MD, MPH, and Nayna...
12/04/2019
Gastroenterology
News
4 Questions About Constipation and Recreational Marijuana Use
06/19/2019
Adeyinka Adejumo, MD, from North Shore Medical Center, answers our questions about his study that investigated the impact of recreational marijuana use on bowel function.
Adeyinka Adejumo, MD, from North Shore Medical Center, answers our questions about his study that investigated the impact of recreational marijuana use on bowel function.
Adeyinka Adejumo, MD, from North...
06/19/2019
Gastroenterology
News
Is Chronic Constipation Related to Food Sensitivity in Young Children?
04/18/2019
Authors of a new study evaluated whether sensitivity to food textures, tastes, or odors is associated with chronic constipation in preschool-aged children.
Authors of a new study evaluated whether sensitivity to food textures, tastes, or odors is associated with chronic constipation in preschool-aged children.
Authors of a new study evaluated...
04/18/2019
Gastroenterology
News
What Dose of Naldemedine Is Appropriate for Opioid-Induced Constipation?
12/17/2017
In a recent study, researchers assessed the safety and efficacy of various doses of a constipation drug vs placebo among patients with opioid-induced constipation due to long-term opioid therapy for chronic noncancer pain.
In a recent study, researchers assessed the safety and efficacy of various doses of a constipation drug vs placebo among patients with opioid-induced constipation due to long-term opioid therapy for chronic noncancer pain.
In a recent study, researchers...
12/17/2017
Gastroenterology
Quality Improvement
Improving Communication About Constipation in a Long-Term Care Setting by Using the Bristol Stool Scale
08/15/2016
The pilot quality improvement project looked at using the Bristol stool scale to improve communication with long-term care patients regarding constipation.
The pilot quality improvement project looked at using the Bristol stool scale to improve communication with long-term care patients regarding constipation.
The pilot quality improvement...
08/15/2016
Annals of Long-Term Care

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