Constipation in palliative care: Treatment options and considerations for individual patient management

Andrews, A. and Morgan, G. (2013) Constipation in palliative care: Treatment options and considerations for individual patient management. International Journal of Palliative Nursing, 19 (6). pp. 266-273. ISSN 13576321 (ISSN)

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Abstract

Constipation is an all too common symptom in palliative care patients and may be associated with a range of severe issues and experiences. Its effects on patients contribute to both physical and psychological scarring during a very distressing stage of life not only for the patient but also for their caregivers. It is during this time that, too often, the complexity of managing the condition moves the locus of control away from the patient toward the health professionals. This article considers a number of different treatment options and facets of individual management that may enable patients to move the locus of control back to a position of joint management by patients, caregivers, and health professionals. © 2013 MA Healthcare Ltd.

Item Type:	Article
Dates:	Date Event June 2013 Published
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Abdominal massage, Constipation, Medical management, Mu-opioid receptors, Palliative care, narcotic antagonist, article, constipation, human, lifestyle, massage, nursing, palliative therapy, psychological aspect, Constipation, Humans, Life Style, Massage, Narcotic Antagonists, Palliative Care
Subjects:	CAH02 - subjects allied to medicine > CAH02-04 - nursing and midwifery > CAH02-04-01 - nursing (non-specific)
Divisions:	Faculty of Health, Education and Life Sciences > Centre for Social Care, Health and Related Research (C-SHARR) Faculty of Arts, Design and Media > Royal Birmingham Conservatoire Faculty of Health, Education and Life Sciences > College of Nursing and Midwifery
Depositing User:	Hussen Farooq
Date Deposited:	25 Feb 2017 07:03
Last Modified:	03 Mar 2022 17:15
URI:	https://www.open-access.bcu.ac.uk/id/eprint/2658

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