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Laxatives and faecal incontinence in long-term care
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AgingFaecal IncontinenceGastroenterologySurgeryGeriatric MedicineOlder PeopleUrogynecologyPublic HealthHealth Services ResearchHealth PolicyGeriatricsElderly CareUrologyVoiding DysfunctionLong-term Care InsurancePelvic ProlapseConsidered Prescribing PoliciesLong-term CareMedicine
High levels of faecal incontinence and laxative use in long-term care settings for older people are revealed in this study. Further research, together with more considered prescribing policies are needed, the authors suggest.