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Prevalence of constipation in people with intellectual disabilities: a systematic review

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Prevalence of constipation in people with intellectual disabilities: a systematic review . / Robertson, Janet Margaret; Baines, Susannah May Johnston; Emerson, Eric Broughton et al.
In: Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, Vol. 43, No. 4, 2018, p. 392-406.

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Robertson, JM, Baines, SMJ, Emerson, EB & Hatton, CR 2018, 'Prevalence of constipation in people with intellectual disabilities: a systematic review ', Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, vol. 43, no. 4, pp. 392-406. https://doi.org/10.3109/13668250.2017.1310829

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Robertson, J. M., Baines, S. M. J., Emerson, E. B., & Hatton, C. R. (2018). Prevalence of constipation in people with intellectual disabilities: a systematic review . Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, 43(4), 392-406. https://doi.org/10.3109/13668250.2017.1310829

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Robertson JM, Baines SMJ, Emerson EB, Hatton CR. Prevalence of constipation in people with intellectual disabilities: a systematic review . Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability. 2018;43(4):392-406. Epub 2017 May 25. doi: 10.3109/13668250.2017.1310829

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Robertson, Janet Margaret ; Baines, Susannah May Johnston ; Emerson, Eric Broughton et al. / Prevalence of constipation in people with intellectual disabilities : a systematic review . In: Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability. 2018 ; Vol. 43, No. 4. pp. 392-406.

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title = "Prevalence of constipation in people with intellectual disabilities: a systematic review ",
abstract = "Background. Constipation can lead to serious health issues and death. This systematic review summarises international research pertaining to the prevalence of constipation in people with intellectual disability.Method. Studies published from 1990 to January 2016 were identified using Medline,Cinahl, PsycINFO, Web of Science, email requests, and cross-citations. Studies were reviewed narratively.Results. 31 studies were identified. Constipation rates of 50% or more were reported in 14 studies; 21 studies reported rates over 33%. Based on the most representative study, over 25% of people with intellectual disability received a repeat prescription for laxatives in one year, compared to 0.1% of people without intellectual disability. Constipation was more common in those with cerebral palsy and profound intellectual disability, and associated with immobility but not age. Conclusion. Constipation is a significant issue for people with intellectual disability across the life course and should be actively considered as a diagnosis in this population.",
keywords = "constipation, intellectual disability, prevalence, systematic review",
author = "Robertson, {Janet Margaret} and Baines, {Susannah May Johnston} and Emerson, {Eric Broughton} and Hatton, {Christopher Rowan}",
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AU - Robertson, Janet Margaret

AU - Baines, Susannah May Johnston

AU - Emerson, Eric Broughton

AU - Hatton, Christopher Rowan

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N2 - Background. Constipation can lead to serious health issues and death. This systematic review summarises international research pertaining to the prevalence of constipation in people with intellectual disability.Method. Studies published from 1990 to January 2016 were identified using Medline,Cinahl, PsycINFO, Web of Science, email requests, and cross-citations. Studies were reviewed narratively.Results. 31 studies were identified. Constipation rates of 50% or more were reported in 14 studies; 21 studies reported rates over 33%. Based on the most representative study, over 25% of people with intellectual disability received a repeat prescription for laxatives in one year, compared to 0.1% of people without intellectual disability. Constipation was more common in those with cerebral palsy and profound intellectual disability, and associated with immobility but not age. Conclusion. Constipation is a significant issue for people with intellectual disability across the life course and should be actively considered as a diagnosis in this population.

AB - Background. Constipation can lead to serious health issues and death. This systematic review summarises international research pertaining to the prevalence of constipation in people with intellectual disability.Method. Studies published from 1990 to January 2016 were identified using Medline,Cinahl, PsycINFO, Web of Science, email requests, and cross-citations. Studies were reviewed narratively.Results. 31 studies were identified. Constipation rates of 50% or more were reported in 14 studies; 21 studies reported rates over 33%. Based on the most representative study, over 25% of people with intellectual disability received a repeat prescription for laxatives in one year, compared to 0.1% of people without intellectual disability. Constipation was more common in those with cerebral palsy and profound intellectual disability, and associated with immobility but not age. Conclusion. Constipation is a significant issue for people with intellectual disability across the life course and should be actively considered as a diagnosis in this population.

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