Constipation

Practical Research

Guideline for the Prevention and Management of Constipation in Long-Term Care Residents

02/03/2023

Georgiana Hogan, DNP, FNP-BC

Janice Lazear, DNP, CRNP, FNP, CDE

Jean Hemphill, PhD, FNP-BC

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

Kexin Li, MD

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

Jagruti R Patel, RPh

Angela S Chen, PharmD

Nathan P Fewel, PharmD

Eileen M Stock, PhD

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