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Prevention of Constipation in the Older Adult Population

Project / Initiative: 
Long-Term Care Best Practices Initiative
Topics:
Bpg, Constipation
Type of Guideline: 
Clinical
Status: 
Published
Publish Date: 
2005
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Reduce the frequency and severity of constipation among older adults through the use of adequate hydration and dietary fibre, regular consistent toileting and physical activity.

Achieving and maintaining a pattern of normal bowel elimination will prevent constipation, decrease the use of laxatives, and improve the quality of life for older adults.
Published: 2005
Supplement: 2005
Revised: 2011

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Constipation Prevention Summary165.5 KB
Constipation Prevention Search Strings23.49 KB
Implementation Resources: 
Continence Care Education: A Self-Learning Package
Continence/Constipation Workshop for RNs in Long-Term Care
Toolbox for Implementation of a Falls Prevention Program in Long-Term Care
Toolkit: Implementation of Best Practice Guidelines, Second Edition
Transdisciplinary Patient/Client Continence Assessment Tool
What can I do about urinary incontinence? Decision Aid
Translations for this Guideline: 
Prévention de la constipation chez les personnes âgées
Prevenzione della stipsi nella popolazione anziana
Related Fact Sheets: 
Constipation: Prevention is the Key
Related Projects / Initiatives: 
Long-Term Care Best Practices Initiative
BPG Spotlight Organization: 
Hamilton Health Sciences
Hamilton Niagara Haldimand Brant Local Health Integration Network (LHIN)
Hôpital Montfort Hospital
London Health Sciences Centre
St. Joseph's Health Care, London
West Park Healthcare Centre
Trent/Fleming School of Nursing
Panel Members: 

Panel Members (2011)
Barbara G. Cowie, RN,MN,NCA,GNC(C) - Co - Team Lead
Laura Robbs, RN, MN, ET, NCA, CETN(C) - Co-Team Lead
Jennifer Skelly, RN, PhD
Linda Galarneau
Cathy Lyle, RN, MSc, GNC(C)
Ermine Moncherie, RPN
Melissa Northwood, RN, MSc, GNC(C), NCA
Jenny Ploeg, B.Sc.N., M.Sc.N., Ph.D.
Sue Sebastian, RN, MN, GNC(C), NCA
Rishma Nazarali, RN, BScN, MN
Eliisa Fok, BSc

Panel Members (2005)
Jean Benton, RN(EC), BScN, PHCNP, CGN(C), NCA - Team Leader
Jennifer Skelly, RN, PhD
Barbara Cassel, RN, BScN, MN, GNC(C)
Linda Gray, RN
Cathy Lyle, RN, MSc, GNC(C)
Christina Madigan, RN
Melissa Northwood, RN, BScN, MSc, GNC(C), NCA
Jenny Ploeg, RN, BScN, MScN, PhD
Laura Robbs, BScN, ET, NCA, MN(cand)
Kathleen Romano, RN, NCA
Anita Saltmarche, RN, BScN, MHSc
Shirley Whitfield, RN, BScN, NCA

Panel Members (2000)
Jean Benton, RN, (EC) NCA - Team Leader
Linda Gray, RN
Sue O'Hara, RN, CNS
Jenny Ploeg, RN, PhD
Kathleen Romano, RN, NCA
Anita Saltmarche, RN, CNS
Jennifer Skelly, RN, PhD
Shirley Whitfield, RN, NCA