The effect of prune on the severity of constipation in elderly women

Mansouri, Ali; Shahrakivahed, Aziz; Shadadi, Hossein; Sanchooli, Hajar Noori; Arbabisarjou, Azizollah

doi:10.15562/bmj.v7i1.847

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“…This result was matched to a study done by Mansouri et al(2018) ( 41) who reported that elderly age of 60 years and older had severe constipation. Also, Fargetal (2020) (42) revealed that most of male patients in his study had constipation.…”

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Effect of Abdominal Massage on the Occurrence of Constipation among Critically Ill Ventilated Patients at Intensive Care Unit

Younis

Ahmed²,

Seada³

2023

Tanta Scientific Nursing Journal

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Effect of Abdominal Massage on the Occurrence of Constipation among Critically Ill Ventilated Patients at Intensive Care Unit

Younis

Ahmed²,

Seada³

2023

Tanta Scientific Nursing Journal

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“…This finding agreed with Farahat et al, (2019) (35) who studied " Risk factors for constipation among elderly attending family health center in Damietta District and reported that the prevalence of constipation increased with increasing age, where most of elderly population experienced constipation. This finding inconsistent with( Mansouri et al2018) (36) who reported that there was no significant relationship between constipation and age. Concerning gender there were statistically significant relation between gender and constipation as more than half of constipated patient in control group were female this finding may be due to effect of female sex hormone as in the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle, progesterone lead to increase the risk of constipation.…”

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confidence: 63%

Efficacy of Murdoch Bowel Protocol on Constipation among Patients with Hip and Pelvic Surgery

Bedawy,

El- meligy,

Mahmoud

et al. 2023

Tanta Scientific Nursing Journal

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background Constipation is a troubling condition that can happen to anyone, but it has much concern in patients with limited physical mobility as patient with orthopedic disorder. Aim of the study was To evaluate the efficacy of Murdoch bowel protocol on constipation among patients with hip and pelvic surgery Study design: was Quasi-experimental. Setting: The study conducted in Tanta International Teaching Hospital. Subjects: The sample included 80 patients who were adults (21-60 years), conscious and newly admitted to orthopedic department. Tools: Three tools were enrolled in the study for data collection: Tool (I) patients' sociodemographic sheet and health relevant data ", Tool II: Bristol Stool Form Scale. Tool III: Constipation Assessment Scale. Results: shows that the majority of patients 86.4% in study group and three quarters 75% of control group patients had constipation at the beginning of the study but at the end of study period after application of Murdoch bowel protocol only 11.1 %of study group had constipation compared to less than three quarters of control group patient. Conclusion: The Murdoch bowel protocol had great effect in prevention and management of constipation for patients with hip or pelvic surgery with a highly statistically significant difference between study and control group through period of the study as P value =0.000*. Recommendation: implementation of Murdoch bowel protocol for all orthopedic patients in orthopedic department for assessment and management of constipation.

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Effect of Nursing Instructions on Reducing Selected Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders among Elderly Patients

Essa

Mohammed

Mahmoud³

et al. 2021

Minia Scientific Nursing Journal

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The effect of prune on the severity of constipation in elderly women

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Effect of Abdominal Massage on the Occurrence of Constipation among Critically Ill Ventilated Patients at Intensive Care Unit

Effect of Abdominal Massage on the Occurrence of Constipation among Critically Ill Ventilated Patients at Intensive Care Unit

Efficacy of Murdoch Bowel Protocol on Constipation among Patients with Hip and Pelvic Surgery

Effect of Nursing Instructions on Reducing Selected Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders among Elderly Patients

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