Background: Constipation is a common condition. Although numerous articles emphasise the importance of conservative interventions, none have set out a complete educational programme. Aims: To describe the results of an evidence-based, nurse-led educational intervention for functional constipation in adults. Methods: A retrospective study of patient records with an analysis of Wexner constipation scores and Bristol stool charts was carried out before and after a nurse-led educational programme on nutrition and bowel habits. Findings: Twenty-nine patients were enrolled (19 women and 10 men), with a median age of 61 (53-71) years, a mean BMI of 24.4±3.88 kg/m2and comparable baseline Wexner and Bristol scores. A statistically significant improvement in Wexner scores (P<0.001) and a clinically relevant but not statistically significant (P=0.682) improvement in Bristol scores were observed. Conclusion: The results suggest this investigation should be repeated on a larger scale. An educational intervention could be included in all consultations on any issue that could affect bowel activity.

A nurse-led educational intervention for relieving idiopathic constipation: a retrospective study / S. Terzoni, C. Mora, B. Rocco, C. Sighinolfi, G. Gaia, P. Ferrara, B. Pinna, A. Destrebecq. - In: BRITISH JOURNAL OF NURSING. - ISSN 0966-0461. - 31:19(2022), pp. 984-988. [10.12968/bjon.2022.31.19.984]

A nurse-led educational intervention for relieving idiopathic constipation: a retrospective study

S. Terzoni
Primo
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B. Rocco;P. Ferrara;B. Pinna
Penultimo
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A. Destrebecq
Ultimo
2022

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Background: Constipation is a common condition. Although numerous articles emphasise the importance of conservative interventions, none have set out a complete educational programme. Aims: To describe the results of an evidence-based, nurse-led educational intervention for functional constipation in adults. Methods: A retrospective study of patient records with an analysis of Wexner constipation scores and Bristol stool charts was carried out before and after a nurse-led educational programme on nutrition and bowel habits. Findings: Twenty-nine patients were enrolled (19 women and 10 men), with a median age of 61 (53-71) years, a mean BMI of 24.4±3.88 kg/m2and comparable baseline Wexner and Bristol scores. A statistically significant improvement in Wexner scores (P<0.001) and a clinically relevant but not statistically significant (P=0.682) improvement in Bristol scores were observed. Conclusion: The results suggest this investigation should be repeated on a larger scale. An educational intervention could be included in all consultations on any issue that could affect bowel activity.
Defecation; Evacuation; Functional constipation; Nursing; Nutrition; Patient education;
Settore MED/45 - Scienze Infermieristiche Generali, Cliniche e Pediatriche
2022
28-ott-2022
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