title: Managing fecal incontinence in long-term care.
abstract: Fecal incontinence is common among long-term care residents. It increases mortality and is an overall marker for health status. Its etiology is associated with weakened sphincter muscles, comorbid disorders, and medication side effect profiles. Assessment and diagnostic issues are reviewed along with treatment interventions. Prompted toileting, dietary changes, and avoiding or minimizing fecal incontinence-inducing medications remain the most viable and effective interventions for long-term care residents.
authors.affiliation: Alexandria, Virginia, USA.
authors.forename: Guido R
authors.initials: GR
authors.lastname: Zanni
mesh_terms: D001003:Anal Canal / Q000601:surgery; D005242:Fecal Incontinence / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008134:Long-Term Care / Q000379:methods*; D012307:Risk Factors; D016896:Treatment Outcome