Constipation and Constipation Syndromes

Assessment and management of older prisoners

“…Although there is evidence that older people respond to treatment just as well as younger patients, older people are often undertreated because geriatricians do not consider incontinence a priority (Wagg 2007). Constipation is also a common feature among older people predominantly due to poor diet, lack of exercise, polypharmacy and co-existing medical conditions (Bharucha 2007). it is, therefore, essential that prisoners' continence status and usual bowel pattern are assessed and documented.…”