Research Article

Efficacy and Predictors for Biofeedback Therapeutic Outcome in Patients with Dyssynergic Defecation

Table 4

Scores for different quality of life indicators before and after BFT.

Quality of life indicatorBefore BFTAfter BFT

General health perception41.3 ± 19.063.4 ± 19.2<0.001
Physical functioning84.0 ± 42.888.5 ± 39.20.045
Physical role functioning60.5 ± 34.972.6 ± 39.00.033
Emotional role functioning63.8 ± 32.075.4 ± 37.30.038
Social role functioning74.0 ± 37.780.1 ± 37.50.087
Bodily pain75.0 ± 40.086.3 ± 36.90.029
Vitality62.1 ± 30.570.8 ± 23.00.040
Mental health63.2 ± 23.665.9 ± 21.00.049

Data are expressed as mean ± standard deviation. BFT = biofeedback therapy.