A study on constipation knowledge and nursing activities for older patients in long term care hospitals

초록

Average percentage of correct answer was 64.0% with the highest percentage (78.3%) in the area of causative factors. Of nursing activities for constipation, 91% of the nurses reported that keeping a daily elimination record and assessing patient status were performed frequently. Total score of knowledge differed significantly by hospital size, experience of education, use of resources, and interest about nursing activities for constipation in older patients. The frequency of nursing activities was significantly different according to nurses' interests in nursing activities for older patients with constipation.