An evidence-based procedure for the digital removal of faeces.
Digital removal of faeces is viewed as a last resort in the management of severe constipation and is only practised when all other methods of bowel evacuation have failed. A systematic assessment and a stepped approach to the management of the patient's constipation (Bayliss et al, 2000) can prevent the need for this procedure (Royal College of Nursing, 2000). Digital removal of faeces is often identified as the only viable method of bowel evacuation for people with neurological impairment (Fader, 1997).
Kyle
Gaye
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Faculty of Health and Human Science, Thames Valley University, Berkshire.
Prynn
Phil
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D003248:Constipation / Q000451:nursing*; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine / Q000379:methods*; D019538:Health Care Surveys; D006801:Humans; D020380:Needs Assessment; D006113:United Kingdom