老年高血压患者便秘风险评估与预防护理

Constipation risk assessment in elderly hypertensive patients and preventive nursing care

目的探讨老年高血压患者便秘风险因素及预防护理的效果。方法采用自制评估表对65例住院老年高血压患者进行便秘风险评估,对中、高风险患者采取针对性预防护理干预。结果 65例患者入组均未发生便秘,便秘中、高风险49例,低风险16例;干预1个月后,发生便秘6例,发生率为9.2%。结论对老年高血压患者进行便秘风险因素评估,根据风险级别采取针对性预防护理措施,可有效预防和缓解其便秘发生,提高生活质量。

Objective To investigate constipation risk factors in elderly hypertensive patients and the effect of preventive nursing care.Methods Sixty five hospitalized elderly hypertensive patients participated in this study, and constipation risk was assessed by using a self-designed scale. Patients with moderate to high risk of constipation received corresponding preventive care. Results No patient had constipation when they enrolled in the study, and 49 of them had moderate to high constipation risk. After 1-month interven- tion, 6 patients had constipation, accounting for 9.2%. Conclusion Constipation can be prevented or relieed in elderly hypertensive patients by assessing constipation risk and taking corresponding preventive measures.