Ragab, A., Kotb, S., Hassanein, R., Ibrahim, H. (2021). Functional Constipation among Elderly in Assiut Geriatric Clubs. Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal, 9(24.0), 102-115. doi: 10.21608/asnj.2021.62541.1128
Asmaa Gomaa Ragab; Safaa Ahmed Kotb; Rabaa Hamed Hassanein; Hanaa Moukhtar Ibrahim. "Functional Constipation among Elderly in Assiut Geriatric Clubs". Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal, 9, 24.0, 2021, 102-115. doi: 10.21608/asnj.2021.62541.1128
Ragab, A., Kotb, S., Hassanein, R., Ibrahim, H. (2021). 'Functional Constipation among Elderly in Assiut Geriatric Clubs', Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal, 9(24.0), pp. 102-115. doi: 10.21608/asnj.2021.62541.1128
Ragab, A., Kotb, S., Hassanein, R., Ibrahim, H. Functional Constipation among Elderly in Assiut Geriatric Clubs. Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal, 2021; 9(24.0): 102-115. doi: 10.21608/asnj.2021.62541.1128
Functional Constipation among Elderly in Assiut Geriatric Clubs
1Nursing Master degree in Gerontological Nursing Nurse Specialist Professional nurse at Assiut, University, Hospital, Egypt.
2Professor of Community Health Nursing Faculty of Nursing Assiut University, Egypt.
3Professor of Community Health Nursing Faculty of Nursing Assiut University, Egypt
4Lecturer of Gerontological Nursing Faculty of Nursing Assiut University, Egypt.
Abstract
Abstract Constipation is a public health problem among elderly people and may lead to complications if left untreated. Aim: assess of functional constipation criteria among elderly. Research design: descriptive research design was used. Setting: This research was carried out in Assiut geriatric clubs. Sample: A study sample includes 200 elderly people. Tools: four tools have been used: 1st tool: included three parts: Part (1) socio-demographic data.Part (2) studied elderly medical history. Part (3):includes knowledge about constipation. 2nd tool:assessment functional constipationin elderly. 3rd tool includes two parts: Part (1) Assessment of constipation symptoms. Part (2):The standard diary 4th tool: contains two parts: Part (1): Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly. Part (2): 3-day food-recall diary. Results: The age of studied elderly mean± SD was 64.67±2.64. It was found that 72.5% of studied elderly had a functional constipation there was statistical significant between functional constipation, sitting, light activity and foods that help prevent constipation. Conclusion: Increase symptoms of functional constipation in elderly with low knowledge level of physical activity, fluids and fibers intake. Recommendations: Health education program for elderly with functional constipation about improve of physical activity and dietary intake.
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