The prevalence of constipation in end-stage kidney disease patients: A cross-sectional observation study
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DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000031552
Abstract: The aim of our study was to determine the prevalence, distribution, and risk factors for constipation in peritoneal dialysis (PD) and hemodialysis (HD) patients in our center. In this cross-sectional study, 858 dialysis patients over… read more here.
Keywords: prevalence constipation; constipation; study; kidney disease ... See more keywords
Prevalence of constipation among persons living in institutional geriatric‐care settings – a cross‐sectional study
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DOI: 10.1111/scs.12345
Abstract: RATIONAL The current state of knowledge about the prevalence of constipation among persons living in institutional geriatric-care settings is limited. AIM The aim was to investigate the prevalence of constipation among institutional geriatric-care residents and… read more here.
Keywords: prevalence constipation; geriatric care; institutional geriatric; care settings ... See more keywords
Prevalence of constipation and use of laxatives, and association with risk factors among older patients during hospitalization: a cross sectional study
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DOI: 10.1186/s12876-022-02195-z
Abstract: Background Many older patients experience constipation as a bothersome symptom with a negative impact on quality of life. During hospitalization, the focus is often on the reason for admission with the risk that other health… read more here.
Keywords: risk; study; prevalence constipation; constipation ... See more keywords
Prevalence of Constipation in Elderly and Its Association With Dementia and Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Cross-Sectional Study
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DOI: 10.3389/fnins.2021.821654
Abstract: Background Constipation and dementia have similar epidemiological characteristics. Changes in intestinal flora and characteristics of the brain-gut axis play roles in the pathogeneses of the two diseases, suggesting that there may be a close connection… read more here.
Keywords: mci; prevalence constipation; constipation dementia; constipation ... See more keywords