title: Evaluation of a constipation risk assessment scale.
abstract: This project was undertaken in order to evaluate the utility of a constipation risk assessment scale and the accompanying bowel management protocol. The risk assessment scale was primarily introduced to teach and guide staff in managing constipation when caring for patients. The intention of the project was to reduce the incidence of constipation in patients during their admission to hospital.
authors.affiliation: Royal Brisbane Hospital, Herston, Queensland, Australia.
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Zernike
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Henderson
mesh_terms: D003248:Constipation / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D004043:Dietary Fiber / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006760:Hospitalization; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D009730:Nursing Assessment / Q000379:methods*; D009731:Nursing Audit; D015403:Nursing Evaluation Research; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D012307:Risk Factors