We have located links that may give you full text access.
Constipation prophylaxis in children undergoing orthopedic surgery: A quasi-experimental study.
PURPOSE: This study evaluated the effectiveness of constipation prophylaxis administered with the support of an advanced practice nurse.
DESIGN: A quasi-experimental study with a historical control group of 112 pediatric (age 1-18) orthopedic patients and an intervention group of 59 patients was conducted in a surgical ward in Switzerland.
RESULTS: The implementation of a standardized constipation prophylaxis led to an absolute risk reduction (27%) of constipation. Fisher's exact test showed a significant difference in the prevalence of constipation in the two samples, p = .001.
PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: Constipation prophylaxis is a necessity in pediatric orthopedics.
DESIGN: A quasi-experimental study with a historical control group of 112 pediatric (age 1-18) orthopedic patients and an intervention group of 59 patients was conducted in a surgical ward in Switzerland.
RESULTS: The implementation of a standardized constipation prophylaxis led to an absolute risk reduction (27%) of constipation. Fisher's exact test showed a significant difference in the prevalence of constipation in the two samples, p = .001.
PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: Constipation prophylaxis is a necessity in pediatric orthopedics.
Full text links
Related Resources
Get seemless 1-tap access through your institution/university
For the best experience, use the Read mobile app
All material on this website is protected by copyright, Copyright © 1994-2024 by WebMD LLC.
This website also contains material copyrighted by 3rd parties.
By using this service, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy.
Your Privacy Choices 
You can now claim free CME credits for this literature searchClaim now
Get seemless 1-tap access through your institution/university
For the best experience, use the Read mobile app