title: Constipation in older adults.
abstract: Constipation is a common complaint in the general population, particularly among older adults. Patients present with infrequent bowel movements or difficulty passing stools. Management of this uncomfortable condition involves diet, fluid intake, and medications.
authors.affiliation: University of Texas Health Science Center, School of Nursing, Houston, TX, USA.
authors.forename: Barbara
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: K Bailes
authors.forename: Kathleen
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Reeve
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D003248:Constipation / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing*; D015577:Geriatric Assessment; D005851:Geriatric Nursing; D006801:Humans; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D015995:Prevalence