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Constipation is one of the most common digestive problems in today's society. In Spain, it is estimated that this condition affects between 12% and 20% of the population, being more frequent in women, contributing considerably to the quality of life, to the increase of medical visits and to high costs for the health system. The objectives of the study are to reduce the rate of constipation and laxative use in the short term with a structured rehabilitation programme consisting of abdominal massage therapy and behavioural re-education, to improve the quality of life of these patients, and to assess whether the proposed treatment is effective in the short and medium term.
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Background: Constipation is one of the most common digestive problems in today's society. In Spain, it is estimated that this condition affects between 12% and 20% of the population, being more frequent in women, contributing considerably to the quality of life, to the increase of medical visits and to high costs for the health system. The objectives of the study are to reduce the rate of constipation and laxative use in the short term with a structured rehabilitation programme consisting of abdominal massage therapy and behavioural re-education, to improve the quality of life of these patients, and to assess whether the proposed treatment is effective in the short and medium term.
Method: Randomised clinical trial. Participants: people with constipation in the region of L'Anoia, Catalonia. There will be 3 groups: the control group (CG), behavioural intervention group (BIG) and behavioural intervention and massage group (BIMG). Constipation will be assessed with the Bristol scale, Rome IV Criteria and the number of laxatives; and quality of life with the CVE-20 Questionnaire.
Participants will be proposed from Primary Care Centres in the region of L'Anoia, Catalonia, Spain.
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Discussion: Research is needed on conservative, non-pharmacological treatment to try to reduce one of the main conditions affecting public health, and thus reduce the possible illnesses associated with constipation and reduce costs to the health system.
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Having constipation secondary to neurogenic, metabolic, endocrine or postoperative diseases.
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