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World J Clin Oncol. Feb 24, 2026; 17(2): 114431
Published online Feb 24, 2026. doi: 10.5306/wjco.v17.i2.114431
Table 3 Basic living ability scores 24 hours post-surgery in two groups, median (interquartile range)
BADL item
Control group (n = 65)
EA group (n = 65)
Eating10 (10-10)10 (10-10)
Bathing0 (0-2.5)0 (0-5)
Grooming0 (0-5)5 (5-5)b
Dressing5 (5-10)10 (5-10)b
Controlling defecation10 (5-10)10 (10-10)
Controlling urination10 (5-10)10 (10-10)
Toileting10 (5-10)10 (10-10)a
Transferring15 (10-15)15 (10-15)a
Walking15 (15-15)15 (15-15)
Climbing up and down the stairs5 (0-5)5 (0-10)
Total score80 (65-87.5)85 (75-90)b


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