| Evidence about the prevention and management of constipation: implications for comfort part 1. | |
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PMID: 23026989 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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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. |
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Deborah Fritz; Matthew Pitlick |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: Home healthcare nurse Volume: 30 ISSN: 1539-0713 ISO Abbreviation: Home Healthc Nurse Publication Date: 2012 Oct |
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Created Date: 2012-10-02 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 8403379 Medline TA: Home Healthc Nurse Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 533-40 Citation Subset: N |
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Deborah Fritz, PhD, RN, is a Family Nurse Practitioner at Primary Care Service Line, John Cochran VA Medical Center, St. Louis, Missouri. Matthew Pitlick, PharmD, BCPS, is an Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice at St. Louis College of Pharmacy, Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacist, John Cochran VA Medical Center, St. Louis, Missouri. |
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