Table 1.
Baseline Demographics of the Study Patients
| Characteristic | Vibrator (n=100) | Walking (n=100) | Control (n=100) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age, yr | 54.20±11.41 | 53.79±12.70 | 56.25±11.77 | 0.297 |
| Male sex | 66 | 75 | 72 | 0.363 |
| BMI, kg/m2 | 24.60±3.16 | 25.30±3.99 | 24.71±2.94 | 0.145 |
| Medical history | ||||
| Hypertension | 38 | 28 | 30 | 0.278 |
| Diabetes mellitus | 11 | 15 | 16 | 0.562 |
| Old CVA | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0.171 |
| Previous abdominal operation | 5 | 10 | 6 | 0.501 |
| Physical activity* | 41 | 37 | 44 | 0.587 |
| Constipation | 14 | 23 | 16 | 0.300 |
| Smoking history | ||||
| Smoker | 38 | 45 | 40 | 0.291 |
| Smoking exposure, pack-years | 21.30±12.32 | 20.30±12.46 | 19.38±5.97 | 0.415 |
| Family history of colon cancer | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0.088 |
| ASA physical status, 1/2 | 56/44 | 67/33 | 71/29 | 0.076 |
Data are presented as mean±SD or number.
BMI, body mass index; CVA, cerebrovascular accident; ASA, American Society of Anesthesiologists.
*
Moderate intensity exercise for >30 minutes more than three times per week.