Constipation prevalence and risk from prescribed medications in people with intellectual disability: Findings from an English mortality programme

Christina RobertsResearch Facilitation and Delivery Unit, Applied Health Research hub, University of Central Lancashire, Jonathon DingInstitute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, s College London, Delia BisharaInstitute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, s College London, UKSouth London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, Sahar Riaz, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, IrelandBeaumont Hospital, Rory SheehanInstitute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, s College London, Adam WhiteInstitute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, s College London, Andre StrydomInstitute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, s College London, Umesh ChauhanSchool of Medicine, University of Central Lancashire

Journal of Intellectual Disabilities

Published online on July 20, 2024

Abstract

Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, Ahead of Print.
Constipation is common in people with intellectual disability, with case reports of associated deaths. Risk factors include lifestyle factors, health conditions, and certain medications. We aimed to explore constipation in a sample of people with ...