ArticleBMC nursing2020
Management of constipation in long-term care hospitals and its ward manager and organization factors.
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- Management of constipation: A narrative review of evolving strategies and methodological challenges.World journal of methodology · 2026Review
- Knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding constipation among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a structural equation modeling analysis.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Continuous laxative use and its relationship to defecation among residents of nursing homes: A longitudinal observational study using the interRAI.Geriatrics & gerontology international · 2024Observational
- Management of Constipation in Hospitalized Patients.Journal of clinical medicine · 2023Review
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Abstract
backgroundStudies examining organizational factors that may influence constipation management in long-term care (LTC) hospitals are lacking. This study aimed to clarify the practice of constipation management in LTC hospitals and to explore its factors, including ward manager's perception, organizational climate, and constipation assessment.
methodsIn this cross-sectional questionnaire survey of ward managers and staff nurses working in LTC wards, we determined daily assessment and practices regarding constipation management. We also conducted multivariate analyses to examine factors related to constipation management.
resultsThere was a 20% response rate to the questionnaire. Nearly all LTC wards routinely assessed bowel movement frequency; other assessments were infrequent. Laxatives were used, but the use of dietary fiber and probiotic products was implemented in only 20-30% of wards. The implementation of non-pharmacological management and adequate use of stimulant laxatives were positively associated with the ward manager's belief and knowledge, organizational climate, the existence of nursing records for constipation assessment, planned nursing care for constipation, and organized conferences and in-hospital study sessions on constipation management.
conclusionAreas to improve constipation management in LTC hospitals include altering the ward manager's perception, improving hospital's organizational climate, and introducing standardized assessment/care planning systems.
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