Assessment and management of constipation for patients receiving palliative care in specialist palliative care settings: A systematic review of the literature.

Related Articles Assessment and management of constipation for patients receiving palliative care in specialist palliative care settings: A systematic review of the literature. Palliat Med. 2018 05;32(5):930-938 Authors: Muldrew DHL, Hasson F, Carduff E, Clarke M, Coast J, Finucane A, Graham L, Larkin P, McCorry NK, Slater P, Watson M, Wright E, McIlfatrick S Abstract BACKGROUND: Constipation is an important issue for patients receiving palliative care within specialist palliative care settings. Questions and ambiguity, however, persist about international best practice and management. AIM: To synthesise the current evidence base on the assessment and management of constipation for palliative care patients…
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