Constipation in the elderly from Northern Sardinia is positively associated with depression, malnutrition and female gender.

Giovanni Mario Pes Giovanni Mario PesStefano BibbòPatrizia TeddeGabrio Bassotti

Published in: Scandinavian journal of gastroenterology (2018)

Knowledge of risk factors associated with bowel alterations in elderly individuals may provide important clues for caregivers to prevent or reduce constipation.

Keyphrases

middle aged
irritable bowel syndrome
community dwelling
healthcare
depressive symptoms
palliative care
mental health
abdominal pain