From Stasis to Peristalsis

Author

Jennifer Nwaogu, The University of Texas at El Paso

Date of Award

5-2020

Degree Type

DNP Project

Degree Name

Doctor of Nursing (ND)

Department

Nursing

Chair

Hector R. Moralez

Abstract

The use of laxatives and prune juice in current practice are recommended for patients with chronic constipation. Patient with autism spectrum disorder tend to have a higher occurrence of chronic constipation, rendering the recommended therapy ineffective. For this quality improvement project, prucalopride 2 mg, was prescribed to relieve symptoms of chronic constipation. The project was executed at an intermediate care facility. The population of interest were male adults ages 29 through 40, with a complaint of chronic constipation. The patients were prescribed prucalopride 2mg once a day, for 2 weeks. The follow-up assessments showed positive results with improved bowel movements. The project, indicated that prucalopride 2mg is potent in the treatment of constipation.

Recommended Citation

Nwaogu, Jennifer, "From Stasis to Peristalsis" (2020). Cohort VIII. 9.
https://scholarworks.utep.edu/cohort_8/9