| Clinical practice guidelines for pediatric constipation. | |
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PMID: 20590953 Owner: NLM Status: In-Process |
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PURPOSE: To discuss the diagnosis and management of pediatric constipation by nurse practitioners in primary care. DATA SOURCES: Clinical practice guidelines and selected research articles. CONCLUSIONS: Pediatric constipation is a common complaint. Few children have an organic cause; more common is "functional constipation." Management may include medications, dietary interventions, and behavior modification. Patient and family education is essential. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE: A successful outcome requires multiple management strategies. There are usually relapses and gradual progress, so follow-up is essential. A consult with a pediatric gastroenterologist is indicated when treatment fails, if there is concern about an organic cause, or for complex management. |
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Beverly J Greenwald |
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Type: Journal Article; Practice Guideline |
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Title: Journal of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Volume: 22 ISSN: 1745-7599 ISO Abbreviation: J Am Acad Nurse Pract Publication Date: 2010 Jul |
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Created Date: 2010-07-01 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 8916634 Medline TA: J Am Acad Nurse Pract Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 332-8 Citation Subset: N |
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Department of Nursing, Angelo State University, San Angelo, Texas, USA. Beverly.Greenwald@angelo.edu |
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