For patients with cancer and chronic constipation, elobixibat was shown to be safe and effective during an observational study, the results of which were published in The Oncologist. Chronic constipation affects up to 87% of patients with cancer receiving palliative care and has been associated with reduced quality of life and extreme discomfort. To address…
These strategies follow an overarching recommendation for a stepwise approach that ranges from patient education to pharmaceutical intervention.
A quality improvement project achieved significant improvements in documentation and treatment planning after nurse assessments were included in provider care notes templates.
A jovial message from a patient confirmed the value of counseling patients taking opioids for cancer pain on good BM practices.
Use of opioids to manage cancer-related pain may have adverse effects of its own that can have a significant impact on healthcare use among patients with cancer.
Information on prescription, over-the-counter (OTC), and consumer products for managing constipation.
