title: Effectiveness of bran supplement on the bowel management of elderly rehabilitation patients.
abstract: 1. Constipation is a common problem in the elderly that affects up to 20% of those 65 years and older. 2. Patients receiving the fiber supplement had a significantly lower number of bowel agents per day as compared to the control patients. 3. Side effects from the additional fiber occurred in a subgroup of patients; thus, institution of additional fiber to the diets of ill, physically dependent patients is best done gradually and with close monitoring.
authors.forename: C J
authors.initials: CJ
authors.lastname: Gibson
authors.forename: P C
authors.initials: PC
authors.lastname: Opalka
authors.forename: C A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Moore
authors.forename: R S
authors.initials: RS
authors.lastname: Brady
authors.forename: L C
authors.initials: LC
authors.lastname: Mion
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003248:Constipation / Q000178:diet therapy*; D004043:Dietary Fiber / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D002523:Edible Grain; D005260:Female; D005638:Fruit; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012046:Rehabilitation / Q000451:nursing