Table 4 Bowel function related to expected efficacy of the laxative regimen.
From: Effectiveness of laxatives in elderly - a cross sectional study in nursing homes
Normal bowel function n = 116 (59%) | Altered bowel function n = 81 (41%) | |
|---|---|---|
On demand only | 8 (57.1%) | 6 (42.9%) |
Lactulose or fibre only | 52 (66.7%) | 26 (33.3%) |
One laxative other than lactulose and fibre | 29 (54.7%) | 24 (45.3%) |
Two or more laxatives | 27 (51.9%) | 25 (48.1%) |