Table 1.
Clinical characteristics of study patients (n = 149).
| Characteristics | Value |
|---|---|
| Sex (male:female) | 54:95 |
| Age (y), mean ± SD (range) | 72.1 ± 10.4 (38–89) |
| BMI | 22.6 ± 3.5 |
| PPI/PCAB | Non-users: 109, Users: 40 |
| Laxative | Non-users: 129, Users: 20 |
| Questionnaires, median (IQR) | |
| CSS | 2.0 (1–6) |
| BSFS | 4.0 (4–5) |
SD, standard deviation; BMI, body mass index (kg/m2); PPI, proton pump inhibitor; PCAB, potassium-competitive acid blocker; IQR, interquartile range; CSS, Constipation Scoring System; BSFS, Bristol Stool Form Scale.