Constipation and laxative use among people living in nursing homes in 2007 and 2013

Abstract Background Constipation is a common condition among older people, particularly among people living in nursing homes, and the use of drugs such as opioids is one of many factors that contribute to its high prevalence. The aim of this study was to compare the prevalence of constipation and th...

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Main Authors: Maria Gustafsson, Kristina Lämås, Ulf Isaksson, Per-Olof Sandman, Hugo Lövheim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-02-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12877-019-1054-x