From: The effect of spinal magnetic stimulation on the management of functional constipation in adults
Group 1 | Group 2 | Test of significance | P-value | |
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Mean weekly CSBMs | 2.3 ± 0.97 | 4.1 ± 2.3 | 3.2 | 0.003* |
A Numerical Rating Scale for pain assessment | 1.1 ± 3 | 1.3 ± 2 | 0.24 | 0.809 |
PAC-QOL (dissatisfactory component) | 50.9 ± 25.3 | 43 ± 24.7 | 0.93 | 0.325 |
PAC-QOL (satisfactory component) | 6 ± 5.3 | 8.1 ± 3.4 | 1.49 | 0.144 |
PAC-QOL (total) | 56.9 ± 21.6 | 51.15 ± 23.5 | 0.81 | 0.423 |
Manometric pressure assessment (hPA) | ||||
At rest | 14 ± 5.7 | 23.3 ± 6.7 | 4.6 | 0.0001* |
Maximum contraction | 68 ± 42.9 | 78.5 ± 46.4 | 0.743 | 0.462 |