title: Managing geriatric chronic constipation.
abstract: There is a relationship between low-fiber diet and chronic constipation, especially among inactive, geriatric nursing home and homebound patients. Increased bran fiber intake helps to promote normal bowel functioning among these patients.
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authors.lastname: Kovach
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D002908:Chronic Disease; D003248:Constipation / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000451:nursing / Q000517:prevention & control*; D004043:Dietary Fiber / Q000008:administration & dosage; D005851:Geriatric Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D012307:Risk Factors