Constipation in hospitalized psychiatric patients: An underestimated common phenomenon. Retrospective epidemiological study in an adult psychiatric hospital setting
CONCLUSION: Constipation is common in psychiatric inpatients. The more the patient is prescribed drugs with a pronounced anticholinergic effect, the greater the risk. Alongside the preventive measures common to all psychiatric patients which must be promoted (concerning diet, physical activity, etc.), polymedication with this type of anticholinergic must be better monitored to prevent complications: prescription and administration of a preventive laxative, monitoring transit in the table of constants. Thus, a better knowledge of the subject and specific training are essential.PMID:38311484 | DOI:10.1016/j.encep.2023.11.006
Source: L Encephale - Category: Psychiatry Authors: Valerie Dauriac-Le Masson Cedric Bornes Lisa Hadjedj Philippe Montariol Sylvie Nguyen-Machet Nabil Hallouche Source Type: research
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