constipation neurogenic bowel dysfunction spinal cord injury aged Clinical Practice Guideline constipation nursing Spinal Cord Injuries
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Age 60 years or over 2. Has been diagnosed with spinal cord injury or spinal cord pathology such as Paraplegia, Paraparesis, Quadriplegia, Quadriparesis, and Cuada equina syndrome. 3. Has abnormal bowel movements with neurogenic bowel dysfunction score (NBDS) = 1 or higher. 4. No symptom of depression, assessed by using the 2-question (2Q) Depression Assessment Form Subjects and the 9-question depression assessment form (9Q) 5. No cognitive impairment, assessed by using the Thai version of the 6-item Cognitive Performance Assessment Form (6CIT). 6. Able to communicate and understand Thai or local dialect. 7. Willing to participate in research
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. has abdominal surgery less than 6 months ago. 2. Unable to complete research activities.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| neurogenic bowel dysfunction score 2 weeks neurogenic bowel dysfunction scale | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Quality of life 2 weeks Quality of life scale | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Faculty of Nursing Khon Kaen University