Intervention to increase physical activity in irritable bowel syndrome shows long-term positive effects

Table 1 Medications used by the patients only at follow-up

Drug	Patients (n)
Antacids	1
Neuroleptic drug	1
Drug against neuropathic pain	1
Anti epileptic drug	1
Acetaminophen	3
Antidepressant	3
B12 vitamine	3
Post climacteric hormone	1
Anticonceptive	2
NSAIDs	2
Sedative	1

NSAIDs: Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.

Table 2 Irritable bowel syndrome quality of life at baseline and at follow-up

Dimension	Baseline	Follow-up	P value
Emotional functioning	56 (31-88)	69 (44-100)	0.001
Mental health	80 (50-100)	90 (45-100)	NS
Sleep	67 (33-100)	83 (42-100)	0.008
Energy	50 (38-88)	75 (50-100)	0.005
Physical functioning	67 (33-100)	92 (49-100)	0.002
Diet	60 (47-87)	73 (40-93)	NS
Social role	69 (43-94)	81 (50-100)	0.009
Physical role	69 (31-100)	81 (38-100)	NS
Sexual relations	60 (18-80)	60 (20-80)	NS

Values are median (10^th-90^th percentile). NS: Not significant.

Table 3 Short form 36 at baseline and at follow-up

Subscale	Baseline	Follow-up	P value
Physical functioning	90 (65-100)	95 (64-100)	NS
Physical role	50 (0-100)	100 (0-100)	NS
Bodily pain	51 (31-84)	51 (22-100)	NS
General health perceptions	54 (25-83)	67 (32-97)	0.006
Vitality	45 (20-80)	55 (25-85)	NS
Social functioning	75 (38-100)	75 (49-100)	NS
Emotional role	67 (0-100)	100 (0-100)	0.027
Mental health	72 (32-92)	74 (52-96)	0.016

Values are median (10^th-90^th percentile). NS: Not significant.

Table 4 Short form 36 at the end of intervention and at follow-up

Subscale	End of intervention	Follow-up	P value
Physical function	90 (47-100)	95 (56-100)	NS
Physical role	75 (0-100)	100 (0-100)	NS
Bodily pain	51 (26-72)	61 (22-100)	0.030
General health perceptions	60 (22-85)	63 (30-97)	0.013
Vitality	45 (15-78)	55 (22-83)	0.012
Social function	75 (43-100)	88 (50-100)	NS
Emotional role	100 (0-100)	100 (0-100)	NS
Mental health	64 (35-92)	76 (52-94)	0.006

Values are median (10^th-90^th percentile). NS: Not significant.