Risk factors associated with lower defecation frequency in hospitalized older adults: a case control study

Risk factors associated with lower defecation frequency in hospitalized older adults: a case control study

BACKGROUND: Constipation is highly prevalent in older adults and may be associated with greater frequency of acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD). We investigated the prevalence of lower defecation frequency (DF) and risk factors (including AECOPD) associated with low...

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Main Authors: Gau, Jen-Tzer, Acharya, Utkarsh H., Khan, M. Salman, Kao, Tzu-Cheg
Other Authors: Department of Geriatric Medicine/Gerontology, Ohio University Hertiage College of Osteopathic Medicine
Language:en
Published: BioMed Central Ltd 2015
Subjects:
Defecation
Bowel movement
Hospitalized elderly
Acute exacerbation of COPD
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10150/610289
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http://arizona.openrepository.com/arizona/handle/10150/610289

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