Reviewer's report
Title:Potentially avoidable hospitalisation for constipation in Victoria, Australia in
2010-11
Version:1Date:8 May 2014
Reviewer: GEORGE PEPPAS
Reviewer's report:
I have read with great interest the article. The comments I have to make are the
following:
Tthe question posed by the authors is well defined, sound and touches an under
diagnosed condition. The methods are appropriate and well described. The data
are sound and well collected
The manuscript adhere to the relevant standards for reporting and data
deposition
The discussion and conclusions well balanced and adequately supported by the
data, there are though some points that could be made.
The problem of constipation is perfectly defined but not enough suggestions for
solving it are made. Some suggestions are:
Starting a campaign for informing both doctors and patients since both
undervalue constipation. The campaign could be digital, through the press or tv.
Therapeutic maneuvers for acute constipation i.e. high enemas, purgatives given
either at home or inhospital or OPD.
Use of laxatives.
Dietary changes, if diet poor in fiber and /or liquids
The authors clearly acknowledge any work upon which they are building.
The title and abstract accurately convey what has been found.
The writing is excellent.
Level of interest: An article of outstanding merit and interest in its field
Quality of written English: Acceptable
Statistical review: No, the manuscript does not need to be seen by a statistician.
Declaration of competing interests:
I declare that I have no competing interests
Reviewer's report
Title:Potentially avoidable hospitalisation for constipation in Victoria, Australia in
2010-11
Version:1Date:8 May 2014
Reviewer: GEORGE PEPPAS
Reviewer's report:
I have read with great interest the article. The comments I have to make are the
following:
Tthe question posed by the authors is well defined, sound and touches an under
diagnosed condition. The methods are appropriate and well described. The data
are sound and well collected
The manuscript adhere to the relevant standards for reporting and data
deposition
The discussion and conclusions well balanced and adequately supported by the
data, there are though some points that could be made.
The problem of constipation is perfectly defined but not enough suggestions for
solving it are made. Some suggestions are:
Starting a campaign for informing both doctors and patients since both
undervalue constipation. The campaign could be digital, through the press or tv.
Therapeutic maneuvers for acute constipation i.e. high enemas, purgatives given
either at home or inhospital or OPD.
Use of laxatives.
Dietary changes, if diet poor in fiber and /or liquids
The authors clearly acknowledge any work upon which they are building.
The title and abstract accurately convey what has been found.
The writing is excellent.
Level of interest: An article of outstanding merit and interest in its field
Quality of written English: Acceptable
Statistical review: No, the manuscript does not need to be seen by a statistician.
Declaration of competing interests:
I declare that I have no competing interests
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Reviewer's report
Title:Potentially avoidable hospitalisation for constipation in Victoria, Australia in
2010-11
Version:1Date:8 May 2014
Reviewer: GEORGE PEPPAS
Reviewer's report:
I have read with great interest the article. The comments I have to make are the
following:
Tthe question posed by the authors is well defined, sound and touches an under
diagnosed condition. The methods are appropriate and well described. The data
are sound and well collected
The manuscript adhere to the relevant standards for reporting and data
deposition
The discussion and conclusions well balanced and adequately supported by the
data, there are though some points that could be made.
The problem of constipation is perfectly defined but not enough suggestions for
solving it are made. Some suggestions are:
Starting a campaign for informing both doctors and patients since both
undervalue constipation. The campaign could be digital, through the press or tv.
Therapeutic maneuvers for acute constipation i.e. high enemas, purgatives given
either at home or inhospital or OPD.
Use of laxatives.
Dietary changes, if diet poor in fiber and /or liquids
The authors clearly acknowledge any work upon which they are building.
The title and abstract accurately convey what has been found.
The writing is excellent.
Level of interest: An article of outstanding merit and interest in its field
Quality of written English: Acceptable
Statistical review: No, the manuscript does not need to be seen by a statistician.
Declaration of competing interests:
I declare that I have no competing interests
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