title: Laxatives and faecal incontinence in long-term care.
abstract: High levels of faecal incontinence and laxative use in long-term care settings for older people are revealed in this study. Further research, together with more considered prescribing policies are needed, the authors suggest.
authors.affiliation: CHIME, Royal Free and UCL Medical School.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Brocklehurst
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Dickinson
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Windsor
mesh_terms: D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002400:Cathartics / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003248:Constipation / Q000188:drug therapy*; D005242:Fecal Incontinence / Q000139:chemically induced*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008134:Long-Term Care / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D012866:Skilled Nursing Facilities
chemical_list: D002400:Cathartics