2015
DOI: 10.1590/1809-9823.2015.13175
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The prevalence of and factors associated with constipation in elderly residents of long stay institutions

Abstract: Objective: Constipation is a frequent motility disorder and while a common complaint among the overall population, is particularly prevalent among the elderly. The increase of this population group is creating a growing demand for long term care institutions. The present study aims to investigate the prevalence of and factors associated with constipation in elderly residents of long stay care institutions. Method: The study involved 87 individuals. The data collected from each participant included gender, dail… Show more

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“…9 In turn, the aging represents a major risk factor for constipation. 16 The aging process causes changes in the organic functions of the individual which, in turn, may be related to intrinsic factors related to advancing age and to extrinsic factors, such as diet, smoking habit, physical activity and body composition. Such changes in organic functions of the elderly person can lead to constipation.…”
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confidence: 99%
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“…9 In turn, the aging represents a major risk factor for constipation. 16 The aging process causes changes in the organic functions of the individual which, in turn, may be related to intrinsic factors related to advancing age and to extrinsic factors, such as diet, smoking habit, physical activity and body composition. Such changes in organic functions of the elderly person can lead to constipation.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In relation to the selected studies, all presented level of evidence 4, highlighting the need to conduct new research aimed at Nursing diagnoses in clients with cutaneous affections with levels of evidence more relevant. (152) ; Social isolation (151) ; Impaired skin integrity (149) ; Risk for constipation (148) ; Risk for impaired skin integrity (147) ; Risk for trauma (142) ; Changes Altered dentition (139) ; Acute pain (130) ; Altered nutrition: Less than bodily needs (128) ; Impaired tissue integrity (37) ; Impaired physical mobility (28) ; Risk for imbalanced body temperature (27) ; Impaired tissue perfusion 26) ; Ineffective protection (23) ; Risk for disuse syndrome (21) ; Impaired gait (18) ; Anosognosia (16) ; Risk for peripheral neurovascular dysfunction (14) ; Risk for altered glucose metabolism (14) ; Risk for fluid volume deficit (13) ; Risk for injure (10) ; Diarrhea (9) ; Anxiety (8) ; Ineffective upper airway clearance (8) ; Impaired gas exchange (8) ; Impaired oral mucous membrane (8) ; Imbalanced nutrition: more than bodily needs (8) ; Hyperthermia (7) ; Impaired verbal 1999-2000 153 research subjects:…”
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“…In addition, other factors are assessed as aggravating to their appearance, such as physical inactivity, water intake and polypharmacy. [25] Diarrhea is considered an indicator of the quality of care of long-stay institutions, and is monthly notified in Brazil to recording in the National Health Surveillance Agency. [11] In this environment, since it is a closed and easy contamination location, it is essential to maintain environmental hygiene, use of personal protective equipment and hand washing.…”
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confidence: 99%
“…Mais estudos são necessários sobre a relação entre atividade física e CI, tendo em vista que a CI é um distúrbio relacionado a múltiplas causas que podem ser prevenidas com a simples combinação de boa alimentação e estilo de vida saudável 23 .…”
Section: Atividade Física E Constipação Intestinalunclassified