A Primary Care Program Based on Behavioral Reeducation and Abdominal Massage for Improving the Symptoms of Chronic Constipation: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Chronic constipation is a prevalent and often underestimated gastrointestinal disorder that significantly affects quality of life, particularly among women and older adults. In Spain, it is estimated to affect between 12% and 20% of the population, contributing to increased health care visits, economic costs, and medication dependency. Although pharmacological treatments such as laxatives are widely used, they often offer only temporary relief and may lead to adverse effects or dependency. There is growing interest in nonpharmacological interventions that address the root behavioral and functional causes of constipation, such as dietary habits, physical inactivity, and impaired defecation techniques. However, evidence regarding the effectiveness of such approaches, espec

SUBMITTER: Segura-Bayona C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12677732 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature