Efficacy and safety of non-pharmacological treatments for paediatric functional constipation: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Key Points

• Efficacy of non-pharmacological treatments for functional constipation is confirmed, enhancing pediatric care options.
• The analysis includes a comprehensive review of various interventions and their reported outcomes, focusing on safety.
• Systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted to assess treatment efficacy across multiple studies in children.
• Further studies are needed to validate these findings and explore long-term effects of these treatments.

Abstract