Ross H
Poole Hospital NHS Trust, Dorset.
Br J Nurs. 1998;7(15):907-13. doi: 10.12968/bjon.1998.7.15.5621.
Constipation is not a glamorous subject, but its prevention and management can make a vast difference to patients' quality of life. This literature review identifies causative factors and describes the mode of action, side-effects and contraindications of many remedies currently available. Recommendations include a systematic approach to management in an acute ward setting, based on assessment of risk, maintenance of normal bowel routine and appropriate dietary advice and the use of appropriate pharmaceutical interventions where necessary. To be effective, this process should be underpinned by accurate documentation and the maintenance of a high level of knowledge and awareness among staff.
便秘并非一个吸引人的话题，但其预防和管理对患者的生活质量有着巨大影响。这篇文献综述确定了致病因素，并描述了目前许多可用疗法的作用方式、副作用和禁忌证。建议包括在急性病房环境中基于风险评估、维持正常排便习惯、提供适当饮食建议以及在必要时使用适当药物干预措施的系统管理方法。要想有效，这一过程应以准确记录以及工作人员保持高度知识水平和意识为基础。
