title: Evidence about the prevention and management of constipation: implications for comfort part 1.
abstract: Constipation remains a challenging problem for patients and caregivers in home health. In Part 1 of this 2-part series, the scope, physiology, and evidence-based practice for nonpharmacological interventions for constipation are discussed. Part 2 will focus on pharmacological management of constipation, including medication cost, prevention of occurrence, and implications for palliative care.
authors.affiliation: John Cochran VA Medical Center, St. Louis, Missouri 63106, USA. deborah.fritz@va.gov
authors.forename: Deborah
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Fritz
authors.forename: Matthew
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Pitlick
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002908:Chronic Disease; D003248:Constipation / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008175:Lung Neoplasms / Q000150:complications; D019338:Polypharmacy; D013727:Terminal Care