Efficacy and Predictors for Biofeedback Therapeutic Outcome in Patients with Dyssynergic Defecation

Table 2

Symptom scores before and after BFT.

Clinical symptoms	Before BFT	After BFT
Defecation interval (days)	1.95 ± 1.20	1.20 ± 0.91	0.039
Straining	2.75 ± 1.63	1.60 ± 1.15	0.042
Sensation of incomplete evacuation	2.50 ± 1.35	1.62 ± 1.15	0.048
Sensation of blockage	1.82 ± 1.40	0.95 ± 1.07	0.021
Painful defecation	1.20 ± 0.90	1.17 ± 074	0.109
Stool consistency	1.82 ± 1.20	0.96 ± 1.13	0.034
Total	12.36 ± 6.00	7.61 ± 4.52	0.011

Data are expressed as mean ± standard deviation. BFT = biofeedback therapy.