Experiences of nursing staff in Swiss-German nursing homes with constipation management: A qualitative-descriptive study

IF 2.4 3区医学 Q3 GERIATRICS & GERONTOLOGY Geriatric Nursing Pub Date : 2025-01-01 Epub Date: 2025-01-08 DOI:10.1016/j.gerinurse.2024.12.016

Ashrafsadat Jafari Zavareh BSc, MScN , Petra Stolz Baskett PhD, RN , Daniela Händler-Schuster Dr. rer. medic., MScN, MSN-Ed

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Despite existing guidelines for constipation management, constipation remains a prevalent issue among older individuals in long-term care facilities. The aim of this qualitative study was to provide an overview of nursing constipation management and the associated challenges in Swiss-German nursing homes. From September to December 2022, 51 nursing staff from 20 nursing homes were surveyed online, using literature-based open questions. Using a content analysis approach, four categories were identified in relation to constipation management: Assessment of Constipation and Risks; Prevention and treatment process; Challenges and influencing factors; Impact of constipation. Data analysis revealed that nurses perceive the management of constipation to be extremely challenging, highlighting difficulties arising from limited resources, expertise, few physician visits, and prioritization demands of daily practice. Successful constipation management requires regular training of nursing staff to raise awareness of existing guidelines and screening tools, as well as the optimization of structural conditions for implementation.

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瑞士-德国养老院护理人员便秘管理的经验：一项定性描述性研究。

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Geriatric Nursing 医学-护理

CiteScore

3.80

自引率

7.40%

发文量

257

审稿时长

>12 weeks

期刊介绍： Geriatric Nursing is a comprehensive source for clinical information and management advice relating to the care of older adults. The journal''s peer-reviewed articles report the latest developments in the management of acute and chronic disorders and provide practical advice on care of older adults across the long term continuum. Geriatric Nursing addresses current issues related to drugs, advance directives, staff development and management, legal issues, client and caregiver education, infection control, and other topics. The journal is written specifically for nurses and nurse practitioners who work with older adults in any care setting.