Research Article

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

Table 5

Frequency table of lifestyle characteristics.

CharacteristicFrequency (n)CharacteristicFrequency (n)

Physical activityFruit intake
 Often41Seldom11
 Sometimes67100–200 g/d90
 Seldom57200–500 g/d60
 Never6>500 g/d10
Work pressureWater intake
 Low106<500 mL/d53
 Normal30500–1000 mL/d100
 High26>1000 mL/d18
 Very high9High-fat diet predilection
Poor sleep qualityYes57
 No118No114
 Yes53
Vegetable intake
 Seldom19
 250–<500 g/d44
 500–1000 g/d67
 >1000 g/d41