Multimodal Management of Opioid-Induced Constipation

Constipation in Advanced Disease

Patient: RA

RA’s Bowel History

Hospital Course: Pain

Hospital Course: Constipation

Signs and Symptoms Associated With Constipation

Rome III Diagnostic Criteria for Chronic Constipation

Constipation: Physician vs Patient Perception

Assessment of a Complaint of Constipation

Challenge # 1: Understand the Pathophysiology of Constipation

Challenge # 2: Screen for OIC

Challenge # 3: Promote Patient Education

Challenge # 4: Increase Awareness of Treatment Options for OIC

Oral Treatment Options

New and Emerging OIC Agents

Methylnaltrexone: Co-primary Laxation End Points

The Management of Constipation in Palliative Care: Clinical Practice Recommendations

Patient RA: Hospital Course for Constipation

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