Overview

This module will take approximately 30 minutes to complete and includes the following: 

• Background
  • Definition, prevalence, and complications of constipation in palliative care.
• Management
  • How to manage constipation in palliative care.
• An optional quiz to assess your learning from the course.
• An audit suggestion.
• A list of useful links and resources for further reading. 

Goals

During this course you will learn how to assess, prevent, and manage constipation in people who are receiving palliative care.

Topics covered