Laxative-prescribing habits: a summative impact evaluation of a constipation programme implemented in two hospitals in New Zealand.

Jennifer Ch CookAbdullah Ao AlhaidariBlake W JacksonMatthew P Ordish

Published in: The New Zealand medical journal (2023)

Inpatient laxative prescribing habits require attention and are amenable to quality improvement initiatives. This may reduce waste, prevent harm and improve patient outcomes.

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