Functional Constipation among Elderly in Assiut Geriatric Clubs

Ragab, Asmaa Gomaa; Kotb, Safaa Ahmed; Hassanein, Rabaa Hamed; Ibrahim, Hanaa Moukhtar

doi:10.21608/asnj.2021.62541.1128

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	Functional Constipation among Elderly in Assiut Geriatric Clubs
Article 11, Volume 9, Issue 24.0, March 2021, Page 102-115 PDF (1.19 MB)
Document Type: Original Article
DOI: 10.21608/asnj.2021.62541.1128
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Authors
Asmaa Gomaa Ragab ¹; Safaa Ahmed Kotb²; Rabaa Hamed Hassanein³; Hanaa Moukhtar Ibrahim⁴
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: 1^st tool: included three parts: Part (1) socio-demographic data.Part (2) studied elderly medical history. Part (3):includes knowledge about constipation. 2^nd tool:assessment functional constipationin elderly. 3^rd tool includes two parts: Part (1) Assessment of constipation symptoms. Part (2):The standard diary 4^th 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.
Keywords
Activity; Diet; Elderly; Functional Constipation & Knowledge


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