title: Risk assessment and management tools for constipation.
abstract: Constipation is a distressing condition that can happen to anyone, but is of particular concern in the elderly and less mobile, people with neurological impairments, and those in institutional care. The causes of constipation are multifactorial, and can be influenced by physical, psychological, physiological, emotional and environmental factors. This article discusses definitions, symptoms and types of constipation, and provides guidance on risk factors and assessment using the Norgine Risk Assessment Tool for Constipation.
authors.affiliation: University of Ulster, Belfast. gayekyle@tiscali.co.uk
authors.forename: Gaye
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Kyle
mesh_terms: D003248:Constipation / Q000451:nursing*; D006801:Humans; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012307:Risk Factors