Exploring the causes, assessment and management of constipation in palliative care

被引：3

作者：

Brown, Elizabeth ^{[1
]}

Henderson, Amanda ^{[2
]}

McDonagh, Aislinn ^{[3
]}

机构：

[1] St Michaels Hosp, Palliat Med, Harrogate, England

[2] Wakefield Primary Care Trust, Palliat Med, Pontefract, Wales

[3] St James Univ Hosp, Leeds Teaching Hosp Trust, Palliat Med, Leeds, W Yorkshire, England

来源：

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PALLIATIVE NURSING | 2009年 / 15卷 / 02期

关键词：

Constipation; Management and treatment; Palliative care; Predisposing factors;

D O I：

10.12968/ijpn.2009.15.2.39801

中图分类号：

R47 [护理学];

学科分类号：

1011 ;

摘要：

Constipation is one of the most common problems in patients receiving palliative care, often having a profound effect on their quality of life. Its management has a significant impact on healthcare provision in terms of cost and nursing time. Nurses are well placed to assess and manage constipation and this article seeks to aid in the decision-making process. The causes, assessment and management of constipation, from prophylaxis to new pharmacological developments, will be explored in a pragmatic approach.

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页数：6

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