title: Treatment of constipation in older people.
abstract: Constipation is a common experience for a wide range of client groups. However, it is often badly managed, and research into effective treatment of constipation is sparse. This article summarises a systematic review carried out for the NHS health Technology Assessment programme. There is some evidence that laxatives can improve frequency and consistency of defecation and symptoms in older people with constipation.
authors.affiliation: NHS Centre for Reviews and Dissemination.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Petticrew
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D003248:Constipation / Q000451:nursing*; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D005851:Geriatric Nursing / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D013673:Technology Assessment, Biomedical; D016896:Treatment Outcome