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Wang M, Lu J, Lu Z, Wang Z, Wang Z, Wu C. Influencing Factors of Constipation in Elderly Patients With Intracerebral Hemorrhage: Implication for Clinical Care. Biol Res Nurs 2024; 26:390-398. [PMID: 38407112 DOI: 10.1177/10998004241229181] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/27/2024]
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Background: Constipation is common in elderly inpatients with intracerebral hemorrhage. This study aimed to construct a model for predicting the risk of constipation in elderly inpatients with intracerebral hemorrhage and to provide reference for formulating targeted intervention measures. Methods: Elderly patients with intracerebral hemorrhage who were treated in the department of Neurosurgery of a third-class hospital in Suzhou from January 2018 to September 2023 were included. Clinical data of patients with and without constipation were compared. Logistic regression analysis was used to explore the influencing factors of constipation in elderly patients with intracerebral hemorrhage, and R software was used to construct a line chart model to verify its predictive effect. Results: A total of 504 elderly patients with intracerebral hemorrhage were included. The incidence of constipation in elderly patients with cerebral hemorrhage was 63.9%. Logistic regression analysis showed that GCS score (OR = 1.094, 95%CI: 1.019∼1.174), hypertension (OR = 2.911, 95%CI: 1.797∼4.715), use of dehydrating agent (OR = 3.794, 95%CI: 2.337∼6.158), surgical treatment (OR = 3.986, 95%CI: 2.339∼6.793), use of sedative drugs (OR = 4.212, 95%CI:2.386-7.435), and limb paralysis (OR = 6.313, 95%CI:3.689∼10.803) were the independent risk factors for constipation in elderly patients with intracerebral hemorrhage. The area under the ROC curve of the prediction model was 0.872 (95%CI: 0.8401∼0.9033), the best critical value was 0.705, the sensitivity was 0.748, and the specificity was 0.857. Conclusion: The constipation risk prediction model of elderly patients with cerebral hemorrhage has good differentiation and calibration, which is helpful for health care providers to identify the risk of constipation in elderly patients with intracerebral hemorrhage.
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- Meng Wang
- Department of Emergency, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China
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- School of Medical and Health Engineering, Changzhou University, Changzhou, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- School of Medical and Health Engineering, Changzhou University, Changzhou, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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Uwawah TD, Nduma BN, Nkeonye S, Kaur D, Ekhator C. A Novel Vibrating Capsule Treatment for Constipation: A Review of the Literature. Cureus 2024; 16:e52943. [PMID: 38406016 PMCID: PMC10894038 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.52943] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/25/2024] [Indexed: 02/27/2024] Open
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Constipation is a pretty common and sometimes complicated health condition around the world which is characterized by an inability to have regular bowel movements. In response to this worrying trend, various pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions have been embraced to seek to produce promising outcomes, yet patient dissatisfaction continues to be reported. The main aim of this review paper was to determine the effectiveness and safety of the vibrating capsule in treating constipated patients. The key databases that were consulted to get articles on this subject include Google Scholar, Embase, and PubMed. Specific keywords were used in the database search to get the relevant articles. Based on the exclusion criterion, articles that were excluded include conference abstracts, commentaries, preclinical research articles, articles where full texts were inaccessible, and those that had been published in a language other than English. From the results, the safety profile of the vibrating capsule suggests that the intervention is generally well-tolerated, with only mild and transient side effects or adverse events noted, including abdominal discomfort and sensations of mild vibration. However, the impact of these adverse events (although mild to moderate) on the efficacy of the capsule remains unknown, an area requiring further scholarly attention in the future. Concerning the efficacy of the intervention, most studies were found to affirm that the vibrating capsule enhances the physiologic effects of meals and waking on bowel movements, but the need for providers in clinical environments to note the interplay between the number of vibrations and the effectiveness of the capsule or onset of complete spontaneous bowel movements could not be overemphasized. In conclusion, this paper established that the vibrating capsule is an effective and promising technology through which constipated patients could be treated while experiencing minimal or no adverse events, but future research efforts ought to seek to uncover the interplay between the mechanism of action of the capsule and any moderating role played by factors internal or external to patients, including their emotional, mental, and psychological statuses, as well as the type and quantity of food consumed before and after the vibration sessions.
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- Internal Medicine, Medical City Hospital, Denton, USA
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- Research and Development, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, USA
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- Internal Medicine, Medical City Hospital, North Hill, USA
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- Neuro-Oncology, New York Institute of Technology, College of Osteopathic Medicine, Old Westbury, USA
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Jiang ZF, Liu G, Sun XX, Zhi N, Li XM, Sun R, Zhang H. Auricular acupressure for constipation in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Front Physiol 2023; 14:1257660. [PMID: 37908337 PMCID: PMC10613998 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2023.1257660] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2023] [Accepted: 10/03/2023] [Indexed: 11/02/2023] Open
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Introduction: Auricular acupressure (AA) has been widely utilized in the management of constipation, with several studies suggesting its efficacy in treating constipation patients. However, the safety and effectiveness of AA in constipation remain uncertain. Hence, the aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness and safety of AA for constipation. Methods and analysis: A total of eight electronic databases and three clinical trial registration platforms were searched from their inception to April 2023 for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of AA for constipation. The included studies were appraised for quality using the Cochrane Collaboration's Risk of Bias Assessment tool. The quality of evidence was assessed by two independent reviewers employing the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation System (GRADE) evaluation tool. Meta-analysis of data and assessment of publication bias were performed using RevMan 5.4 and STATA 13.0 software, respectively. Results: This review included 34 randomized controlled trials conducted between 2007 and 2023, involving 2,465 participants. The findings of the study indicate that overall, AA is significantly associated with improved CSBMs (MD = 1.22, 95% CI [0.68, 1.77], p < 0.0001, I2 = 0%), BSF (MD = 0.72, 95%CI: [0.15,1.28], p = 0.01, I2 = 82%), CAS (MD = -3.28, 95%CI: [-5.95, -0.60], p = 0.02, I2 = 80%), responder rate (RR = 1.27, 95%CI: [1.16, 1.38], p < 0.00001, I2 = 79%), cure rate (RR = 1.84, 95% CI [1.56, 2.15], p < 0.00001, I2 = 0%), and PAC-QOL (MD = -2.73, 95% CI: [-3.41, -2.04], p < 0.00001, I2 = 98%) compared to the control group. However, no difference in PAC-SYM (MD = -0.15, 95%CI: [-0.38,0.07], p = 0.19, I2 = 67%) was found between the two groups. Additionally, there was no significant difference in adverse events (RR = 0.53, 95% CI: [0.24, 1.21], p = 0.13, I2 = 38%). Conclusion: Based on the available evidence, auricular acupressure appears to be a potentially safe and effective intervention for managing constipation in adults. Nonetheless, the overall quality of evidence for the identified outcomes was assessed as low to very low, highlighting the need for additional high-quality randomized controlled trials to further validate these findings. Systematic Review Registration: https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero, identifier CRD42023425033.
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- Acupuncture and Tuina School, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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Ma B, Ning J, Wang F, Zheng H, Han L. Molecular Mechanism of the Therapeutic Effect of Peach Blossom against Constipation: An Exploratory Study Based on Network Pharmacology Analysis and Molecular Docking Verification. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2023; 2023:8577485. [PMID: 37064951 PMCID: PMC10101742 DOI: 10.1155/2023/8577485] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2022] [Revised: 01/03/2023] [Accepted: 01/16/2023] [Indexed: 04/08/2023]
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Objective. The aim of the study is to verify the active ingredients of peach blossom and to explore the molecular mechanisms of their therapeutic effects against constipation through network pharmacology and molecular docking analysis. Methods. The potential active ingredients of peach blossom were identified from published literature and the BAT-TCM database, and their potential targets were predicted using the SwissTargetPrediction and PharmMapper platforms. In addition, targets related to constipation were retrieved using OMIM, DrugBank, GeneCards, TTD, and DisGeNET databases. The intersection of drug targets and disease targets was considered as the potential targets of peach blossom in the treatment of constipation. The STRING platform was used to construct a protein interaction network. Gene ontology (GO) functional analysis and KEGG pathway enrichment analysis were performed on key targets using the DAVID database. Molecular docking verification between the active ingredients of peach blossom and the targets was conducted using AutoDock software. Results. A total of 33 active ingredients of peach blossom and 185 corresponding targets were identified, and 88 intersection targets were obtained after Venny mapping. These 33 active ingredients (including naringenin, aromadendrin, and cordycepin) in peach blossom may play a role in the treatment of constipation by regulating signaling pathways through targets such as EGFR, VEGFA, ESR1, GSTP1, and PTGS2. Conclusion. A variety of active ingredients of peach blossom regulate multiple signaling pathways by acting on targets, which reflects the characteristic of “multiple ingredients-multiple targets-multiple pathways,” thereby playing a role in the treatment of constipation.
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- Bo Ma
- Department of Gastroenterology, The East Division of the First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The East Division of the First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Health, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, China
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Venkataraman R, Shenoy R, Ahire JJ, Neelamraju J, Madempudi RS. Effect of Bacillus coagulans Unique IS2 with Lactulose on Functional Constipation in Adults: a Double-Blind Placebo Controlled Study. Probiotics Antimicrob Proteins 2023; 15:379-386. [PMID: 34599466 DOI: 10.1007/s12602-021-09855-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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In the present double-blind randomised study, the efficacy of combination of Bacillus coagulans Unique IS2 and lactulose was evaluated in the treatment of functional constipation in adults. One-fifty participants diagnosed with functional constipation (Rome III criteria) were randomised (1:1:1) and supplemented daily with 15 mL suspension of probiotic (B. coagulans Unique IS2, 2 × 109 spores) with lactulose (10 g) (group 1) or lactulose (10 g) (group 2) or placebo (water) (group 3) for 4 weeks. The primary (stool frequency) and secondary outome measures (stool consistency, sensation of incomplete evacuation, defecation- and abdominal-pain) were recorded weekly for up to 4 weeks. Bacillus coagulans Unique IS2 with lactulose showed significant changes in stool frequency as compared to lactulose treatment; however, at the end of the trial, it was found insignificant due to the gradual increase of stool frequency score of lactulose treatment. The changes observed in stool consistency were early (2nd week) and remained consistent up to end of the trial. The significant reduction of sensation of incomplete evacuation, defecation-, and abdominal-pain correlated with the strains ability to produce short-chain fatty acids. No adverse events were observed in any of the groups, and all the vital parameters were normal during the course of the study. Overall, results indicated that B. coagulans Unique IS2 addition to lactulose reduced time required to relieve constipation as compared to lactulose alone. In conclusion, B. coagulans Unique IS2 with lactulose is more effective than lactulose alone to relieve symptoms of constipation in a shorter period. Trial registration: CTRI/2018/11/016399, dated 22/11/2018.
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- R Venkataraman
- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Sri Adichunchanagiri College of Pharmacy, Adichunchanagiri University, Mandya, Karnataka, 571448, India
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- Adichunchanagiri Hospital and Research Centre, Adichunchanagiri University, Mandya, Karnataka, 571448, India
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- Centre for Research & Development, Unique Biotech Ltd, Plot No. 2, Phase-II, MN Park, Hyderabad, Telangana, 500078, India
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- Centre for Research & Development, Unique Biotech Ltd, Plot No. 2, Phase-II, MN Park, Hyderabad, Telangana, 500078, India
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- Centre for Research & Development, Unique Biotech Ltd, Plot No. 2, Phase-II, MN Park, Hyderabad, Telangana, 500078, India.
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Feo R, Urry K, Conroy T, Kitson AL. Why reducing avoidable hospital readmissions is a 'wicked' problem for leaders: A qualitative exploration of nursing and allied health perceptions. J Adv Nurs 2023; 79:1031-1043. [PMID: 35332579 DOI: 10.1111/jan.15220] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2021] [Revised: 01/18/2022] [Accepted: 02/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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AIMS To investigate nursing and allied health professional perceptions of the interrelationship between avoidable hospital readmissions and fundamental care delivery. DESIGN A qualitative, exploratory study using a critical realist approach. METHOD One-to-one semi-structured interviews with 14 nursing and allied health professionals conducted between May and September 2019. RESULTS Several tensions and contradictions were identified in the data, which demonstrated clinicians' perceptions about the priority of both fundamental care and two avoidable readmission conditions (aspiration pneumonia and constipation). These tensions are illustrated in two major themes: Avoidable versus inevitable; and everyone versus no one. The first theme demonstrates clinicians' perceptions that readmissions for aspiration pneumonia and constipation are not common, despite acknowledging that they generally lacked knowledge on readmission rates; and that these conditions may not be preventable in acute settings. The second theme demonstrates clinicians' perception that preventing readmissions is everyone's responsibility, however, this was coupled with a lack of articulation around how this multidisciplinary approach could be achieved, leading to a distinct lack of agency for care delivery. CONCLUSION Articulating the tensions described in the results provides vital knowledge for understanding how clinicians may respond to initiatives designed to reduce avoidable readmissions. Avoidable hospital readmissions may be usefully understood as a wicked problem: one that is complex and requires adaptive, not linear, solutions. Wicked problems pose a challenge for leaders and managers in healthcare because top-down, hierarchical strategies are unlikely to be successful. Effective prevention of avoidable readmissions requires leaders to enable facilitator-led change through relational leadership strategies. IMPACT Avoidable hospital readmissions are a global problem increasingly addressed via funding changes and the introduction of penalties to hospitals. This study provides insights on clinicians' perspectives of avoidable hospital readmissions and their prevention, demonstrating the complexity of this challenge and the need for healthcare leaders to enable individual and organizational readiness for change.
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- Rebecca Feo
- College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Flinders University, Bedford Park, South Australia, Australia.,Caring Futures Institute, Flinders University, Bedford Park, South Australia, Australia
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- College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Flinders University, Bedford Park, South Australia, Australia.,Caring Futures Institute, Flinders University, Bedford Park, South Australia, Australia
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- College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Flinders University, Bedford Park, South Australia, Australia.,Caring Futures Institute, Flinders University, Bedford Park, South Australia, Australia
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- College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Flinders University, Bedford Park, South Australia, Australia.,Caring Futures Institute, Flinders University, Bedford Park, South Australia, Australia
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Bassotti G, Usai Satta P, Berti G, Lai M, Villanacci V, Bellini M. Pharmacotherapeutic advances for chronic idiopathic constipation in adults. Expert Opin Pharmacother 2022; 23:2053-2078. [PMID: 36408585 DOI: 10.1080/14656566.2022.2150076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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- Gabrio Bassotti
- Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Digestive Endoscopy Section, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Perugia
- Gastroenterology & Hepatology Unit, Perugia General Hospital, Perugia, Italy
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- Gastrointestina Unit, Department of Translational Research and New Technologies in Medicine and Surgery, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Gastroenterology Unit, University of Cagliari, Monserrato, Italy
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- Gastrointestina Unit, Department of Translational Research and New Technologies in Medicine and Surgery, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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Belik BM, Kovalev AN. Modern approach to the choice of laxative agent in surgical interventions in outpatient coloproctology. AMBULATORNAYA KHIRURGIYA = AMBULATORY SURGERY (RUSSIA) 2022. [DOI: 10.21518/1995-1477-2022-19-2-96-105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Introduction. Elimination of manifestations of functional constipation and normalization of the stool to date remain a complex and finally unresolved problem during typical surgical interventions in outpatient coloproctology.Aim. To evaluate the clinical efficacy of the laxative agent sodium picosulfate in the surgical treatment of non-tumor diseases of the anal canal and rectum in outpatient settings.Materials and methods. The results of surgical treatment of 566 patients with non-tumor diseases of the anal canal and rectum, which were divided into two groups, were analyzed. In 275 patients (group 1), laxative agents were not used during treatment or were used indiscriminately. In 291 patients (group 2), the laxative agent sodium picosulfate was used to normalize colon emptying and soften stools during treatment. Comparison criteria: level of pain syndrome after surgery, degree of inflammatory manifestations in the field of surgical intervention, shape, and nature of fecal masses (based on the Bristol scale), frequency of wound inflammatory complications and recovery time for patients.Results. In the early stages after surgery, the stool had a softened consistency (type 5 and 6) in a much larger number of group 2 patients (89.7 ± 4.1 – 94.2 ± 5.1%) compared with group 1 patients (67.3 ± 4.8 – 76.7 ± 4.9%). At the same time, in group 2 patients, pain syndrome was less pronounced, inflammatory manifestations in the area of surgical intervention regressed faster, incidence of wound inflammatory complications decreased 2.8 times (from 16.4 to 5.8%) and work capacity was recovered earlier than in group 1 patients.Conclusion. The use of the laxative agent sodium picosulfate in coloproctological patients when performing typical surgical interventions on the rectum and anal canal on an outpatient basis eliminates the manifestations of symptomatic constipation, ensures the formation of a softened stool in perioperative periods, reduces mechanical injury to the mucous membrane of the rectum by feces, reduces the level of pain syndrome, which improves the results of surgical treatment by reducing the number of wound inflammatory complications.
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- Rostov State Medical University; International Medical Center URO-PRO
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Terzoni S, Mora C, Rocco B, Sighinolfi C, Gaia G, Ferrara P, Pinna B, Destrebecq A. A nurse-led educational intervention for relieving idiopathic constipation: a retrospective study. BRITISH JOURNAL OF NURSING (MARK ALLEN PUBLISHING) 2022; 31:984-988. [PMID: 36306230 DOI: 10.12968/bjon.2022.31.19.984] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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BACKGROUND Constipation is a common condition. Although numerous articles emphasise the importance of conservative interventions, none have set out a complete educational programme. AIMS To describe the results of an evidence-based, nurse-led educational intervention for functional constipation in adults. METHODS A retrospective study of patient records with an analysis of Wexner constipation scores and Bristol stool charts was carried out before and after a nurse-led educational programme on nutrition and bowel habits. FINDINGS Twenty-nine patients were enrolled (19 women and 10 men), with a median age of 61 (53-71) years, a mean BMI of 24.4±3.88 kg/m2 and comparable baseline Wexner and Bristol scores. A statistically significant improvement in Wexner scores (P<0.001) and a clinically relevant but not statistically significant (P=0.682) improvement in Bristol scores were observed. CONCLUSION The results suggest this investigation should be repeated on a larger scale. An educational intervention could be included in all consultations on any issue that could affect bowel activity.
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- Stefano Terzoni
- Dean, Adjunct Professor of Nursing, San Paolo Bachelor School of Nursing, ASST Santi Paolo e Carlo, Milan, Italy
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- Nurse specialist, pelvic centre, ASST Santi Paolo e Carlo, Milan, Italy
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- Professor of Urology, Department of Health Sciences, University of Milan, Italy
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- Urologist, ASST Santi Paolo e Carlo, Milan, Italy
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- Tutor nurse, Adjunct Professor of Nursing, ASST Santi Paolo e Carlo, Milan, Italy
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- Nurse Manager-in-chief, ASST Santi Paolo e Carlo, Milan, Italy
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- Professor of Nursing, Department of Biomedical Sciences for Health, University of Milan, Italy
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Electroacupuncture at Acupoint ST36 (Zusanli) Improves Intestinal Motility Dysfunction Via Increasing the Proportion of Cholinergic Neurons in Rat Ileal Myenteric Ganglia after Severe Acute Pancreatitis. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2022; 2022:7837711. [PMID: 36317104 PMCID: PMC9617694 DOI: 10.1155/2022/7837711] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2022] [Revised: 09/13/2022] [Accepted: 09/30/2022] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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Using a severe acute pancreatitis (SAP) rat model, the mechanism of electroacupuncture (EA) were studied on the intestinal function of pancreatitis. The SAP models were established by injecting 30% L-ornithine at hourly intervals, and were divided into two groups (14 in each): SAP model group, which was not treated, and EA group, which received EA at ST36 at a frequency of 1-2 Hz and amplitude of 1 mA for 30 min twice a day. Fourteen rats were also included as the control group. After EA, the intestinal propulsion was measured. In the distal ileum myenteric plexus, the density of HuC/D and the proportion of cholinergic neurons were measured using immunohistochemistry. Compared to the SAP model group, the EA group demonstrated significant improvements in intestinal propulsion rates. Furthermore, after EA, the density of myenteric neurons in the ileum returned to normal levels and the proportion of cholinergic neurons was increased compared to the SAP model group. And finally, EA alleviated the damage to the pancreas. Thus, our results suggest that EA stimulation at ST36 can partly restore the enteric neuron function and improve intestinal motility dysfunction, therefore could ameliorate SAP. The enteric nervous system can participate in changes in intestinal motility by affecting cholinergic neurons.
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Yi R, Zhou X, Liu T, Xue R, Yang Z. Amelioration effect of Lactobacillus plantarum KFY02 on low-fiber diet-induced constipation in mice by regulating gut microbiota. Front Nutr 2022; 9:938869. [PMID: 36091233 PMCID: PMC9449489 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2022.938869] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2022] [Accepted: 08/01/2022] [Indexed: 01/30/2023] Open
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This study aimed to examine the ameliorating effect of Lactobacillus plantarum (LP) KFY02 on low-fiber diet-induced constipation in mice. LP-KFY02 was isolated from the natural fermented yogurt in Korla of Xinjiang. The mice with low-fiber diet-induced constipation in experimental groups were administered 1 × 109 CFU/kg LP-KFY02 (KFY02H) and 1 × 108 CFU/kg LP-KFY02 (KFY02L). After LP-KFY02 treatment with constipation mice, the mice fecal water content, intestinal transit ability and defecation time of constipated mice were improved. The mice fecal flora diversity, abundance and structure of the intestinal flora were regulated to the balanced state. The mice serum levels of gut motility related neuroendocrine factors have been increased, the intestinal mucosal barrier function and gut motility related gene expression were regulated in mice colon tissues. At the same time, the mice colon tissue damage were improved. These parameters in the KFY02H group were close to the normal group. These results suggested that LP-KFY02 could be considered as a potential probiotic to help alleviate low-fiber diet-induced constipation. They also provided a theoretical basis for the study of probiotics to relieve constipation by regulating intestinal flora.
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- Ruokun Yi
- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Food Nutrition and Human Health, Beijing Engineering and Technology Research Center of Food Additives, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, First Affiliated Hospital, Chongqing Institute of Interventional Cardiology, Army Medical University (Third Military Medical University), Chongqing, China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Food Nutrition and Human Health, Beijing Engineering and Technology Research Center of Food Additives, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing, China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Food Nutrition and Human Health, Beijing Engineering and Technology Research Center of Food Additives, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing, China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Food Nutrition and Human Health, Beijing Engineering and Technology Research Center of Food Additives, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing, China
- *Correspondence: Zhennai Yang,
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Yao J, Yan X, Chen L, Li Y, Zhang L, Chen M, Li Y. Efficacy and MicroRNA-Gut Microbiota Regulatory Mechanisms of Acupuncture for Severe Chronic Constipation: Study Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial. Front Med (Lausanne) 2022; 9:906403. [PMID: 35836948 PMCID: PMC9273765 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2022.906403] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2022] [Accepted: 06/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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BackgroundSevere chronic constipation (SCC) is a common functional gastrointestinal (GI) disorder associated with disruptions in GI motility. Abnormalities between gut microbiota and microRNAs (miRNAs) are implicated in the pathogenesis of GI motility in SCC. Acupuncture has been shown to improve constipation-related symptoms and rebalance the gut microbiota. This protocol proposed a plan to explore the hypothesis that the efficacy of acupuncture is associated with the crosstalk between gut microbes and miRNAs in patients with SCC.MethodsThis trial is designed as a randomized, sham-controlled trial involving 80 patients and 40 healthy volunteers. A total of 80 patients with SCC (≤2 mean spontaneous, complete bowel movements per week [CSBMs]) will be randomly allocated to receive either 16-session acupuncture at true acupoints or non-penetrating sham acupuncture at non-acupoints for 4 weeks. The primary outcome will be the proportion of patients with ≥3 mean weekly CSBMs over weeks 1–4 and 5–8. Secondary efficacy endpoints include bowel movements, stool consistency, degree of straining, and the quality of life. Healthy volunteers will not receive any clinical intervention. Fasting plasma and fecal samples will be analyzed by 16S rRNA third-generation sequencing and miRNA high-throughput sequencing technologies. Finally, a tripartite network analysis will be used to investigate the interactions among clinical efficacy, miRNAs, and intestinal microbiota.DiscussionFrom the perspective of microRNA-gut microbiota regulatory mechanisms, our results will partially illuminate the crucial role of fecal miRNAs and intestinal microbiota to understand how acupuncture exerts its anti-constipation role.Trial registrationThis trial is registered with ChiCTR2100048831, registered 18 July 2021; ethical approval has been obtained from the Sichuan Regional Ethics Review of Committee on Traditional Chinese Medicine, approval ID: 2021KL-023.
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- Junpeng Yao
- Acupuncture and Tuina School/ the 3 Teaching Hospital, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Acupuncture and Tuina School/ the 3 Teaching Hospital, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Acupuncture and Tuina School/ the 3 Teaching Hospital, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Acupuncture and Tuina School/ the 3 Teaching Hospital, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Clinical Medicine School, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Acupuncture and Tuina School/ the 3 Teaching Hospital, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
- *Correspondence: Ying Li
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Han C, Liu Y, Fan H, Li D, Guo N. Acupuncture Relieves Opioid-Induced Constipation in Clinical Cancer Therapy - A Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review. Clin Epidemiol 2021; 13:907-919. [PMID: 34629905 PMCID: PMC8495145 DOI: 10.2147/clep.s324193] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2021] [Accepted: 09/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
Abstract
Cancer pain is a common problem in clinical cancer therapy. Opioid analgesia is one of the most effective drugs for pain relief with satisfying performance besides the side effect of opioid-induced constipation (OIC). Acupuncture, as a Chinese traditional non-invasive intervention, has been applied to clinical cancer pain management and functional constipation therapy. However, only a few studies have adopted this treatment for OIC patients. Due to limited numbers of investigated subjects and variability of application methods, including treatment apparatus, acupoints, durations, and sessions, the interpretation of acupuncture’s therapy effects from single-site randomized clinical trials (RCT) is limited. Therefore, we conducted a meta-analysis by collecting published data from Pubmed, Embase, Cochrane library, and Web of Science. Five RCTs focusing on the application of acupuncture with or without medication in OIC patients were included. An overall remission rate of 86.8% in the acupuncture-treated group was achieved, higher than the control group (78.9%; RR, 1.10, 95% CI [1.03, 1.18]). The symptom scores, reporting on defecation frequency, defecation straining, abdominal pain, defection time, and stool property, in acupuncture groups were lower than control groups with a standardized mean difference (SMD) of −2.21 [−4.15, −0.27]. The quality of life (QOL) for patients in the acupuncture treated group increased compared to the control group with reduced PAC-QOL scores (SMD, −1.02 [−1.78, −0.26]). Referring to the effects from pure acupuncture treatment (SMD, −0.43 [−0.83, −0.03]), the co-intervention of acupuncture and drugs (SMD, −1.77 [−2.51, −1.02]) improved the life quality of patients more remarkably (P < 0.05). Overall, our data confirmed the therapeutic effects of acupuncture in the treatment of OIC. The co-intervention of acupuncture with drugs improves the outcomes of OIC patients better than a single strategy. Combined therapy with both medicine and acupuncture has insightful potential for future clinical cancer patient management on constipation problems.
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Affiliation(s)
- Changhui Han
- Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shijiazhuang, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shijiazhuang, People's Republic of China
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- Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shijiazhuang, People's Republic of China
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- Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shijiazhuang, People's Republic of China
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Current Overview on Clinical Management of Chronic Constipation. J Clin Med 2021; 10:jcm10081738. [PMID: 33923772 PMCID: PMC8073140 DOI: 10.3390/jcm10081738] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2021] [Revised: 04/09/2021] [Accepted: 04/13/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
Abstract
Constipation is one of the major gastrointestinal disorders diagnosed in clinical practice in Western countries. Almost 20% of population suffer from this disorder, which means constipation is a substantial utilization of healthcare. Pathophysiology of constipation is complex and multifactorial, where aspects like disturbance in colonic transit, genetic predisposition, lifestyle habits, psychological distress, and many others need to be taken into consideration. Diagnosis of constipation is troublesome and requires thorough accurate examination. A nonpharmacological approach, education of the patient about the importance of lifestyle changes like diet and sport activity state, are the first line of therapy. In case of ineffective treatment, pharmacological treatments such as laxatives, secretagogues, serotonergic agonists, and many other medications should be induced. If pharmacologic treatment fails, the definitive solution for constipation might be surgical approach. Commonness of this disorder, costs of medical care and decrease in quality life cause constipation is a serious issue for many specialists. The aim of this review is to present current knowledge of chronic constipation and management of this disorder.
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