Constipation is one of the most common digestive problems in today's society. In Spain, it is estimated that this condition affects between 12% and 20% of the population, being more frequent in women, contributing considerably to the quality of life, to the increase of medical visits and to high costs for the health system. The objectives of the study are to reduce the rate of constipation and laxative use in the short term with a structured rehabilitation programme consisting of abdominal massage therapy and behavioural re-education, to improve the quality of life of these patients, and to assess whether the proposed treatment is effective in the short and medium term.
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Degree of constipation
Timeframe: Day 0, Month 3, Month 6
Stool characteristics
Timeframe: Day 0, Month 3, Month 6
Quality of life focused on patients with constipation
Timeframe: Day 0, Month 3, Month 6
The number of laxatives taken by each participant
Timeframe: Month 3, Month 6