Abstract:IntroductionConstipation causes considerable suffering, either as a direct result of physical symptoms or due to related social and psychological problems. Despite this, uncertainty persists about the best management within hospice settings.AimTo synthesise the current evidence base on the assessment and management of constipation for palliative care patients within a hospice setting.MethodsA systematic search of MEDLINE, Embase, Cinahl, Scopus, and Cochrane databases was undertaken in April 2017 for empirical… Show more
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