title: The physical, social and emotional effects of bowel dysfunction in Parkinson's disease.
abstract: Bowel dysfunction in Parkinson's disease can lead to embarrassment, social isolation and admission to long-term care. Nurses need to understand the reasons why bowel dysfunction occurs and how to assess patients for this problem.
authors.affiliation: Thames Valley University.
authors.forename: Gaye
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Kyle
mesh_terms: D003248:Constipation / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing / Q000523:psychology; D004644:Emotions; D006801:Humans; D010300:Parkinson Disease / Q000150:complications / Q000451:nursing / Q000523:psychology; D011788:Quality of Life; D012919:Social Behavior; D013041:Specialties, Nursing / Q000379:methods*