Home-Based Treatment for Chronic Constipation. Issue 2 (May 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Al-Momani, Laith Adel; Arikapudi, Sowminya; Gaddam, Sathvika; Treece, Jennifer; Rashid, Saima; Baumrucker, Steven
• Is Part Of: Home health care management & practice. Volume 30:Issue 2(2018)
• Page Start: 93
• Page End: 98
• Publication Date: 2018-05
• Subjects: constipation -- treatment -- prevention -- colonic transit -- home care -- diagnosis; Home care services -- Periodicals; 649
• DOI: 10.1177/1084822317746403
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1084-8223

Abstract

Chronic constipation is a very common problem that negatively affects the quality of life of patients, especially the elderly population. It can also lead to significant health care expenditure. Careful assessment by obtaining a thorough history and physical examination with limited indicated diagnostic testing is important to identify potential underlying etiologies and to treat effectively.