Around 20% of older people suffer from constipation. Recognition of this led the practice development unit to examine its practice in this area. A multidisciplinary project group was convened, which used the clinical audit cycle to develop practice related to a range of aspects of constipation assessment and management, and to examine and improve the knowledge base of staff involved.
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