Dietary management of neurogenic bowel in adults with spinal cord injury: an integrative review of literature.

Conclusion: Given the low level of evidence and paucity of data on dietary management of neurogenic bowel, the efficacy of dietary strategies (alone or in combination with others) in managing neurogenic bowel cannot be substantiated from the studies identified. Therefore, more robust studies are warranted to bridge this gap. IMPLICATIONS FOR REHABILITATION Consumption of ∼15 g dietary fibre is shown to be beneficial in managing neurogenic bowel in SCI. Further research is required to strengthen evidence for fibre recommendations and investigating the potential benefits of traditional and non-traditional dietary approaches. PMID: 31415185 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation - Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Tags: Disabil Rehabil Source Type: research