Abstract
REVIEW QUESTION / OBJECTIVE What is the association between constipation and quality of life, health related quality of life and health status? The objective of this review is to identify the association between constipation and quality of life, health related quality of life and health status in adults. INCLUSION CRITERIA Types of participants This review will consider studies that include all patients over the age of 19 years who have reported to be constipated, regardless of gender, ethnicity, diagnosis severity, co morbidity or previous treatment. The settings of the studies include hospitals, long-term care facilities and community. Phenomenon of interest The phenomenon of interest is constipation regardless of definition i.e. both acute and chronic and whether it is a diagnosed complication to surgery or a self-reported condition. Types of outcomes This review will consider studies that include the following measures: Studies where quality of life, health related quality of life or health status are measured with a validated instrument, such as SF36 and others.
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