Fiona Wondergem discusses the need for community practitioners to provide evidence of effectiveness when managing constipation and advocates a stepped approach to care. Fiona Wondergem RGN, RSCN, BSc (Hons) is a Student Health Visitor, Leeds Metropolitan University, West Yorkshire. Article accepted for publication: February 2005
Nigel Denby outlines the role of diet and nutrition as simple treatments for the management of constipation.
Nigel Denby BSc Hons, is a Nutrition Consultant and Registered Dietician, Bedfordshire.
Article accepted for publication: January 2006
