title: The older person: management of constipation.
abstract: Despite being a major concern for the older person, constipation is not given the attention it needs as other conditions are often deemed as more pressing. This article explores the symptom of constipation in the older patient; established management and treatment options are discussed within the context of available evidence together with new constipation management modalities.
authors.affiliation: Thames Valley University, University of Ulster. gayekyle@tiscali.co.uk
authors.forename: Gaye
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Kyle
mesh_terms: D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D002400:Cathartics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003248:Constipation / Q000451:nursing*; D004043:Dietary Fiber; D005440:Fluid Therapy; D006801:Humans; D054368:Laxatives / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012648:Self Care / Q000379:methods
chemical_list: D002400:Cathartics; D004043:Dietary Fiber; D054368:Laxatives