ArticleUnited European gastroenterology journal2013
Factors affecting satisfaction with treatment in European women with chronic constipation: An internet survey.
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- Prevalence and patterns of laxative use in subjects with self-reported constipation: results from a multinational digestive health survey.Therapeutic advances in gastroenterology · 2024Article
- A Shigella species variant is causally linked to intractable functional constipation.The Journal of clinical investigation · 2022Article
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- Diagnosing Constipation Spectrum Disorders in a Primary Care Setting.Journal of clinical medicine · 2021Review
- Use of over-the-counter laxatives by community-dwelling adults to treat and prevent constipation: a national cross-sectional study.European journal of clinical pharmacology · 2020Article
- Recent advances in understanding and managing chronic constipation.F1000Research · 2018Review
- Laxatives Do Not Improve Symptoms of Opioid-Induced Constipation: Results of a Patient Survey.Pain medicine (Malden, Mass.) · 2017Article
- High-resolution anatomic correlation of cyclic motor patterns in the human colon: Evidence of a rectosigmoid brake.American journal of physiology. Gastrointestinal and liver physiology · 2017Article
- Future Treatment of Constipation-associated Disorders: Role of Relamorelin and Other Ghrelin Receptor Agonists.Journal of neurogastroenterology and motility · 2017Review
- Review article: Linaclotide for the management of irritable bowel syndrome with constipation.Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics · 2014Review
- The Impact of Stool Consistency on Bowel Movement Satisfaction in Patients With IBS-C or CIC Treated With Linaclotide or Other Medications: Real-World Evidence From the CONTOR Study.Journal of clinical gastroenterologyArticle
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Abstract
backgroundData on factors affecting treatment satisfaction in European women with chronic constipation are limited.
objectiveTo assess factors associated with treatment satisfaction among European women with chronic constipation.
methodsA 2011-2012 internet survey was conducted in men and women from 12 European countries. Respondents analysed were female with self-reported chronic constipation (≥1 symptoms for ≥6 months of lumpy/hard stools, feeling of incomplete evacuation, and pain during defecation, as well as <3 bowel movements/week). For laxative users, satisfaction with treatment, factors affecting satisfaction, and interactions with healthcare professionals were collected. RESULTS AND
conclusionsIn total, 4805/50,319 participants fulfilled the inclusion criteria (female with chronic constipation). Of the laxative users (1575/4805), 57% (n = 896) were satisfied with their treatment, while 26% were neutral, and 17% dissatisfied. Dissatisfied respondents visited their GP less frequently in the past 12 months, were more likely to obtain over-the-counter laxatives, and took a dose higher than recommended more frequently than those satisfied. Respondents were most satisfied with ease of use of treatment and least satisfied with relief from bloating. Newer treatments aimed at alleviating symptoms, particularly bloating, are required for respondents neutral or dissatisfied with their current treatment.
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