Drugs and Constipation in Elderly in Nursing Homes: What Is the Relation?

Introduction. Constipation is a common adverse drug reaction. Objective. Study associations between drugs and constipation in nursing home residents. Design. Cross-sectional study. Material and Methods. Nursing home residents above 60 years of age were included. Demographics, diet, physical activity...

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Main Authors: Gunvor S. Fosnes, Stian Lydersen, Per G. Farup
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2012-01-01
Series:Gastroenterology Research and Practice
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/290231