Advancing research into symptoms of constipation at the end of life

Katherine Clark; David C. Currow

doi:10.12968/ijpn.2014.20.8.370

Advancing research into symptoms of constipation at the end of life

Katherine Clark, David C. Currow

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Abstract

Disturbed bowel function resulting in the symptoms that patients describe as ‘constipation’ is frequently encountered in palliative care. Despite the attention of staff on quantifying the frequency or character of stools, ultimately constipation is a highly subjective sensation. As clinicians, we must rely on patients' assessment of the experience.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	370-372
Number of pages	2
Journal	International Journal of Palliative Nursing
Volume	20
Issue number	8
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.12968/ijpn.2014.20.8.370
Publication status	Published - 2 Aug 2014

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constipation
disturbed bowel function
palliative care

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