The physical, social and emotional effects of bowel dysfunction in Parkinson's disease

Nurs Times. 2010 Aug;106(33):20-2.

Abstract

Bowel dysfunction in Parkinson's disease can lead to embarrassment, social isolation and admission to long-term care. Nurses need to understand the reasons why bowel dysfunction occurs and how to assess patients for this problem.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Constipation* / etiology
  • Constipation* / nursing
  • Constipation* / psychology
  • Emotions*
  • Humans
  • Parkinson Disease* / complications
  • Parkinson Disease* / nursing
  • Parkinson Disease* / psychology
  • Quality of Life
  • Social Behavior*
  • Specialties, Nursing / methods*