Constipation can impact the health, overall well-being, and quality of life of those affected. The question is, what is constipation, and how can it be effectively treated? This course will answer that very question, while providing insight into concepts related to constipation.
Constipation can be widespread among various patient populations. Therefore, healthcare workers should possess insight into constipation in order to optimize patient care. This section of the course will review constipation and constipation-related concepts to build awareness among healthcare workers. The information found within this section of the course was derived from materials provided by the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) unless, otherwise, specified (American Gastroenterological Association [AGA], 2020).
