Constipation in Older Adults: Pathophysiology, Clinical Impact, and Management Strategies
The available evidence collectively supports the plausibility of framing constipation in older adults as a systemic geriatric syndrome, though formal validation of this classification requires further longitudinal and mechanistic research. Comprehensive and individualized management strategies, extending beyond simple laxative use, are essential to reduce complications and preserve functional health in aging populations. Further studies are required to validate this framework.
Authors
- Shima Mimura (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9574-0479)
- Koji Fujita (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9390-7565)
- Asahiro Morishita (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0760-3045)
- Atsuo Kitaoka
- Rie Yano
- Kyoko Oura
- Joji Tani
- Hiroki Tai
- Mai Nakahara
- Tomoko Tadokoro
- Kota Sasaki
- Takashi Himoto
- Hideki Kobara (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8508-827X)
Institutions
- Kagawa University (JP)
- Takamatsu University (JP)
- Kagawa Prefectural College of Health Sciences (JP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Geriatrics
- Published
- 2026-04-16
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3390/geriatrics11020047
- Primary Topic
- Gastrointestinal motility and disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00