Laxatives and faecal incontinence in long-term care.
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.
Brocklehurst
J
J
CHIME, Royal Free and UCL Medical School.
Dickinson
E
E
Windsor
J
J
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
D002400:Cathartics