ReviewCanadian journal of gastroenterology = Journal canadien de gastroenterologie2007
Recommendations on chronic constipation (including constipation associated with irritable bowel syndrome) treatment.
Review in Canadian journal of gastroenterology = Journal canadien de gastroenterologie, 2007. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT03391635 (Efficacy of Electroacupuncture Compared With Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation for Functional Constipation), which is not on this map. Cited by 33 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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The trial behind it
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Efficacy of Electroacupuncture Compared With Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation for Functional Constipation:a Randomized Controlled Trial
Who cites it
33 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 81 citations in OpenAlex.
- Efficacy of acupuncture for functional constipation in elderly: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Frontiers in medicine · 2024Pooled it
- Evidence-based clinical practice guidelines for irritable bowel syndrome.Journal of gastroenterology · 2015Guideline
- Laser acupuncture improving functional chronic constipation in children: a randomized controlled trial.Lasers in medical science · 2023Trial
- Electroacupuncture for Women with Chronic Severe Functional Constipation: Subgroup Analysis of a Randomized Controlled Trial.BioMed research international · 2019Trial
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- Tolerance and Long-Term Efficacy of Polyethylene Glycol 4000 (Forlax®) Compared to Lactulose in Elderly Patients with Chronic Constipation.The journal of nutrition, health & aging · 2017Trial
- Use acupuncture to treat functional constipation: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial.Trials · 2012Trial
- Does a self-management program change dietary intake in adults with irritable bowel syndrome?Gastroenterology nursing : the official journal of the Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and AssociatesTrial
- Effect of Court-Type Thai Traditional Massage Versus Senokot Treatment on Chronic Constipation: A Randomized Controlled Trial.Journal of evidence-based integrative medicineTrial
- Consensus Guidelines on Constipation in Adults in Pakistan.Pakistan journal of medical sciences · 2024Article
- Assessing indicators and clinical differences between functional and organic childhood constipation: a retrospective study in pediatric gastroenterology clinics.Clinical and experimental pediatrics · 2023Article
- Senna: As immunity boosting herb against Covid-19 and several other diseases.Journal of herbal medicine · 2023Review
- Relationship between Fatigue and Self-Perception of Constipation in Community-Dwelling Older Adults during the COVID-19 Pandemic.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
- Urinary retention on an acute geriatric hospitalisation unit: prevalence, risk factors and the role of screening, an observational cohort study.European geriatric medicine · 2021Observational
- Current Overview on Clinical Management of Chronic Constipation.Journal of clinical medicine · 2021Review
- Parkinson's disease-associated alterations of the gut microbiome predict disease-relevant changes in metabolic functions.BMC biology · 2020Article
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- Irritable bowel syndrome and functional constipation management with integrative medicine: A systematic review.World journal of clinical cases · 2019Article
- The Use of Standardized Questions in Identifying Patients with Dyssynergic Defecation.Journal of the Canadian Association of Gastroenterology · 2018Article
- Intraluminal pressure patterns in the human colon assessed by high-resolution manometry.Scientific reports · 2017Article
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Authors and funding
12 authors at 11 institutions in 1 country.
Funding
No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.
Abstract
While chronic constipation (CC) has a high prevalence in primary care, there are no existing treatment recommendations to guide health care professionals. To address this, a consensus group of 10 gastroenterologists was formed to develop treatment recommendations. Although constipation may occur as a result of organic disease, the present paper addresses only the management of primary CC or constipation associated with irritable bowel syndrome. The final consensus group was assembled and the recommendations were created following the exact process outlined by the Canadian Association of Gastroenterology for the following areas: epidemiology, quality of life and threshold for treatment; definitions and diagnostic criteria; lifestyle changes; bulking agents and stool softeners; osmotic agents; prokinetics; stimulant laxatives; suppositories; enemas; other drugs; biofeedback and behavioural approaches; surgery; and probiotics. A treatment algorithm was developed by the group for CC and constipation associated with irritable bowel syndrome. Where possible, an evidence-based approach and expert opinions were used to develop the statements in areas with insufficient evidence. The nature of the underlying pathophysiology for constipation is often unclear, and it can be tricky for physicians to decide on an appropriate treatment strategy for the individual patient. The myriad of treatment options available to Canadian physicians can be confusing; thus, the main aim of the recommendations and treatment algorithm is to optimize the approach in clinical care based on available evidence.
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