Table 2. Comparison of Frailty Components Between the Constipation and Non-Constipation Groups.
| All subjects (n = 102) | Constipation group (n = 33) | Non-constipation group (n = 69) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kihon checklist score | ||||
| Activities of daily living | 0.80 ± 1.16 | 1.09 ± 1.55 | 0.68 ± 0.91 | 0.09 |
| Physical function | 1.21 ± 1.26 | 1.60 ± 1.24 | 1.04 ± 1.22 | 0.03 |
| Nutritional status | 0.60 ± 0.60 | 1.09 ± 0.94 | 0.71 ± 0.94 | 0.05 |
| Oral function | 0.82 ± 0.95 | 0.63 ± 0.60 | 0.61 ± 0.62 | 0.83 |
| Social activities of daily living | 0.40 ± 0.56 | 0.58 ± 0.56 | 0.31 ± 0.55 | 0.03 |
| Cognitive function | 0.35 ± 0.60 | 0.48 ± 0.66 | 0.30 ± 0.57 | 0.16 |
| Depressive mood | 1.89 ± 1.74 | 2.67 ± 1.57 | 1.53 ± 1.70 | < 0.01 |
| Total score | 6.02 ± 4.20 | 8.15 ± 4.24 | 5.20 ± 3.87 | < 0.01 |
| Prevalence of frailty | ||||
| Frailty, n (%) | 35 (34) | 18 (55) | 17 (25) | 0.01 |
| Pre-frailty, n (%) | 35 (34) | 10 (30) | 25 (36) | |
| Non-frailty, n (%) | 32 (32) | 5 (15) | 27 (39) |
Data are presented as the mean ± SD.