Despite the high incidence of constipation in people with cancer, there is little research on management strategies for opioid-induced constipation (OIC). This project used the Plan-Do-Study-Act model to examine implementation of the Oncology Nursing Society Guidelines TM to improve constipation...

Constipation is a prevalent and distressing symptom affecting people with cancer. It may be a chronic condition, or it may be caused by the effects of the disease, its treatment, or the side effects of symptom management, including the use of opioids. These evidence-based guidelines can assist...

Purpose: This evidence-based guideline intends to support clinicians, patients, and others in decisions regarding the treatment of constipation in patients with cancer. Methodologic Approach: An interprofessional panel of healthcare professionals with patient representation prioritized clinical...

Problem Identification: A systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted to inform the development of national clinical practice guidelines on the management of cancer constipation. Literature Search: PubMed ® , Wiley Cochrane Library, and CINAHL ® were searched for studies published from May...