title: Pediatric constipation.
abstract: The purpose of this article is to present an overview of pediatric constipation. Discussion of the definition from a medical and nursing point of view is included. Intestinal pathophysiology as well as etiological theories of pediatric constipation are reviewed. Current research to date and clinical treatment and experience in the area are presented. A rationale for further nursing research in this area is described.
authors.forename: R J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Young
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003248:Constipation / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing* / Q000503:physiopathology; D004043:Dietary Fiber; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D010371:Pediatric Nursing / Q000379:methods*