Table 2.
Outcome measures in participants with irritable bowel syndrome at three and six weeks as mean (SD) unless stated otherwise
| Outcome measure | Waiting list (n=87) | Limited (n=88) | Augmented (n=87) | P value for trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| At 3 weeks | ||||
| Global improvement scale | 3.8 (1.0) | 4.3 (1.4) | 5.0 (1.3) | <0.001 |
| % with adequate relief of symptoms | 28 | 44 | 62 | <0.001 |
| Change in symptom severity score | 30 (63) | 42 (67) | 82 (89) | <0.001 |
| Change in quality of life | 3.6 (8.1) | 4.1 (9.4) | 9.3 (14.0) | 0.001 |
| At 6 weeks | ||||
| Global improvement scale | 3.7 (1.0) | 4.6 (1.2) | 5.1 (1.5) | <0.001 |
| % with adequate relief of symptoms | 35 | 53 | 61 | 0.005 |
| Change in symptom severity score | 35 (80) | 53 (80) | 108 (91) | <0.001 |
| Change in quality of life | 5.5 (10.8) | 5.4 (9.9) | 12.4 (15.1) | 0.002 |