title: Preventing constipation in older people.
abstract: Laxative misuse is widespread in hospitals and nursing homes throughout the UK. Nurses rarely consider bowel management as central to their role. There is much nurses can do to prevent constipation in their patients/clients.
authors.affiliation: Purley View Nursing Home, Surrey.
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Nazarko
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D002400:Cathartics / Q000009:adverse effects; D003248:Constipation / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D004043:Dietary Fiber; D004326:Drinking; D005851:Geriatric Nursing; D006801:Humans
chemical_list: D002400:Cathartics; D004043:Dietary Fiber