Table 1 IBS—SSS single-item and total score of IBS patients before and after AEP.

From: The impact of locus of control on somatic and psychological profiles of patients with irritable bowel syndrome engaging in aerobic exercise

 

IBS patients (n 54)

 
 

Before

After

Delta

IBS-SSS

   

Abdominal Pain intensity

32.87 ± 30.38

16.37 ± 21.33*

-33.9%

Abdominal Pain frequency

24.91 ± 28.02

11.57 ± 20.18*

-28.9%

Abdominal Distension severity

46.91 ± 22.35

28.26 ± 20.58*

-36.4%

Dissatisfaction with bowel habit

48.02 ± 29.41

33.00 ± 22.34*

-20.9%

Interference with life in general

48.81 ± 22.20

33.94 ± 24.70*

-19.7%

Total

201.5 ± 68.26

123.1 ± 74.22*

-36.9%

  1. Data are expressed as means ± DS. Delta: Delta: percentage change measure. Wilcoxon matched-pair signed rank test to compare data before and after physical activity. * p < 0.0001. Abbreviations: IBS, Irritable bowel syndrome; IBS-SSS, IBS Severity scoring system.
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