title: Chronic constipation: assessment and management in the elderly.
abstract: This manuscript presents a comprehensive look at the assessment and management of chronic constipation in the elderly. Chronic constipation is a common problem among the elderly. Pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic treatment measures can be used to manage this problem. This information can serve the practitioner as a practice guideline in the diagnosis and treatment of chronic constipation in the elderly.
authors.forename: O C
authors.initials: OC
authors.lastname: Allison
authors.forename: M E
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Porter
authors.forename: G C
authors.initials: GC
authors.lastname: Briggs
mesh_terms: D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D002400:Cathartics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002908:Chronic Disease; D003248:Constipation / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000451:nursing*; D006801:Humans; D009722:Nurse Practitioners; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D012307:Risk Factors
chemical_list: D002400:Cathartics