Table 3.

Statistical analysis of the LARS score response.^a

Variables/responses	Score range	Consistency, n	IMSMb score high, n	TIc score high, n	Nonparametric test			Consistency check
					Wilcoxon Z value	P value	Kappa value		P value
LARSd score	0-42	7	10	4	−1.509	.13	0.760a		<.001a
LARS category	—	14	4	3	−0.264	.79	0.490		.001
Q1	0-7	10	9	2	−2.032	.04	0.206		.12
Q2	0-3	15	6	0	2.449	.01	0.523		<.001
Q3	0-5	12	0	8	−2.555	.01	0.472		<.001
Q4	0-11	15	4	2	−0.638	.52	0.543		<.001
Q5	0-16	18	1	2	0.001	>.99	0.786		<.001

^aBecause LARS score is a continuous variable, the Pearson coefficient and corresponding P value are calculated here.

^bIMSM: instant messaging/social media.

^cTI: telephone interview.

^dLARS: low anterior resection syndrome.