Abstract
Background: Constipation is a preventable and treatable health concern that develops as people age owing to a variety of reasons. Aim: This study evaluates the effect of educational program about dietary and physical activity on functional constipation among elderly. Research design: Quasi-experimental research design was used. Setting: This study was conducted in Assiut geriatric clubs. Sample: The sample composed of 145 elderly. Tools: Four tools were used: 1st tool included three parts: Part (1): Socio demographic characteristic according to El-Gilany, Part (2): Medical history, Part (3): Knowledge about constipation. 2nd tool: Assess the functional constipation in elderly. 3rd tool: Assess Constipation Symptoms. 4th tool: consist of two parts: First part: Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly (PASE). Second part: 3-day food-recall diary, used to assess dietary statues and dietary habits. Results: Mean age of studied elderly was 64.67±2.64, while 94.5% were female. All study elderly in pretest complained about functional constipation, while in post, and follow up test it changed to 9.7% and 51.7 % of them had functional constipation at post, and follow up test respectively. There was a statistically significant difference between the functional constipation and drink water, fenugreek, herbs and soup, eaten brown bread and oates, nuts. Conclusion: Functional constipation symptom was severe in elderly which is related to low physical activity also suitable dietary intake help in relieving these symptoms of functional constipation. Recommendations: Health education program about functional constipation were effective in improving the outcome of functional constipation criteria by using effective teaching media like videos, role-play, and demonstration.
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