A pilot study of constipation among the elderly in Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia

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A pilot study of constipation among the elderly in Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia

Background: Older people are susceptible for constipation, resulting in high prevalence particularly among those who are hospitalized. Poor mobility and longer stay in hospital are some of the indication for constipation to occur among them. Thus, understanding of its health-related impact among hos...

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Main Authors:	Abdul Wahab, Patimah, Mohd Yusoff, Dariah
Format:	Proceeding Paper
Language:	English English
Published:	2014
Subjects:	R Medicine (General)
Online Access:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/76799/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/76799/26/76799%20abstract.pdf http://irep.iium.edu.my/76799/27/76799%20certificate.pdf

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