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An evaluation of an inter-disciplinary constipation clinic for childhood constipation

Salford Centre for Nursing Midwifery and Collaborative Research, School of Nursing, University of Salford, Salford, p.devitt{at}salford.ac.uk

Elizabeth Thornley

Bolton Hospitals NHS Trust, Bolton

Melanie Hinks

Bolton Hospitals NHS Trust, Bolton

Childhood constipation is a common chronic condition that has considerable implications for both the children who suffer from it and their families. The complex nature of the condition requires an multi-faceted response. Recognising this, a multidisciplinary clinic was set up in a hospital in the north-west of England. This article reports the process and outcomes of an evaluation of the clinic. The evaluation combined data from a number of sources and both qualitative and quantitative data were collected. Questionnaires and one-to-one interviews were employed. The sample included both service users and medical consultants. Families reported on the impact that the condition had on their perceived quality of life. The multidisciplinary `joined-up' approach was valued by both service users and medical consultants.

Key Words: childhood constipation • multidisciplinary teams • evaluation

Journal of Research in Nursing, Vol. 12, No. 5, 539-547 (2007)
DOI: 10.1177/1744987107079589


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