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Dietary Fiber and Laxation in Postop Orthopedic Patients

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  • Louiselle L. Ouellet

    (University of New Brunswick)

  • T. Rolf Turner

    (University of New Brunswick)

  • Sandra Pond

    (Dr Everett Chalmers Hospital)

  • Heather McLaughlin

    (Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital)

  • Shelly Knorr

    (Dr Everett Chalmers Hospital)

Abstract

The addition of wheat fiber to the diet of post-surgical orthopedic patients as a means of preventing constipation was studied using a quasi-experimental design. It was hypothesized that a 20 gm supplement of All Bran(r) and natural bran would promote spontaneous bowel movements, reduce the incidence of constipation, and thus decrease the need for elimination interventions. The results show that the study group had more spontaneous bowel movements and required fewer elimination interventions than did the control group.

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  • Louiselle L. Ouellet & T. Rolf Turner & Sandra Pond & Heather McLaughlin & Shelly Knorr, 1996. "Dietary Fiber and Laxation in Postop Orthopedic Patients," Clinical Nursing Research, , vol. 5(4), pages 428-440, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:clnure:v:5:y:1996:i:4:p:428-440
    DOI: 10.1177/105477389600500405
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