A true experimental study to assess the effectiveness of juice in relieving constipation among older adults in a selected hospital, Kolar

: Chronic constipation becomes more common as people age, in both genders, although it becomes most common beyond age 60. is commonly used as a potent laxative and as a substance to enhance gastrointestinal motility. can be used as a natural remedy for constipation at affordable prices among old age people.Study aimed to assess the effectiveness of aloeAloe vera juice to relieve constipation among older adults.For the present study, a randomized control trial pretest-posttest design was adopted. Subjects consist of 60 (30 Experimental and 30 Control) older adults from R.L. Jalappa Hospital and Research Centre. The pretest was conducted using the Constipation Assessment Scale (CAS) through the Block Randomization sampling technique in both groups. A freshly prepared juice of 100 milligrams per day was given for 20 days. Posttest was conducted in both experimental and control group after 10, and 20 day. The data gathered were analyzed by descriptive and inferential statistical method using frequency, percentage, SD, Independent t test, paired t test and RMANOVA with Posthoc test. The dataset comprised 60 elderly patients. In total, the Majority of respondents 70% and 73.3% reported moderate level constipation in the experimental group & and control group during pretest. Constipation scores of no problem during posttest-I was 93.3% & 96% in experimental group during 10 and 20 day. Whereas in control group remains unchanged with moderate and severe constipation scores. Independent “t”test and RMANOVA found to be significant in experimental group. Constipation remains a clinical problem among elderly. There is a significant relationship between effectiveness of juice in relieving constipation among old age people.Furthermore study emphasize that, home remedy based laxatives which are affordable, available aloevera juice are effective to relive constipation among elderly. , Constipation, Old Age