Hands on help.
Abdominal massage is a viable alternative to laxatives and enemas in chronic constipation. Ann Richards has developed a massage programme to be taught to informal carers in the community.
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South Durham NHS Trust.
D000005:Abdomen; D017028:Caregivers; D003152:Community Health Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D003248:Constipation / Q000451:nursing*; D006801:Humans; D008405:Massage / Q000451:nursing*; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000458:organization & administration; D015397:Program Evaluation