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Table 2 Results of the paired t tests showing mean difference between baseline and follow-up

From: A physical activity intervention to improve the quality of life of patients with a stoma: a feasibility study

Scales (range)

N

Baseline

Follow-up

Mean difference

95% CI

Stoma-related QoL (0–100)a

8

65.9

74.3

8.4

3.2, 13.6

Work/social function subscale

13

54.2

69.9

15.7

7.2, 24.2

Sexuality/body image subscale

10

66.0

75.0

9.0

− 0.4, 18.4

Stoma function subscale

16

64.8

65.1

0.3

− 7.2, 7.8

Financial concerns subscale

14

89.3

96.4

7.1

− 9.3, 23.6

Skin irritation subscale

17

41.2

61.8

20.6

2.8, 38.3

FACT-Colorectal (0–136)a

9

78.3

106.5

28.1

15.8, 40.4

SIBDQ QoL (10–70)a

8

47.1

53.5

6.4

− 1.9, 14.7

FACIT-Fatigue (0–52)b

18

33.9

38.9

5.0

0.9, 9.1

Objectively measured physical activity (step count)

17

7542

8401

858

−  3500, 1792

Objectively measured physical activity (minutes moderate to vigorous activity (MVPA))

17

73

81

8

− 30, 14

  1. FACT-Colorectal minimal important difference 5–8 [36]. FACIT-Fatigue minimal important difference 2.8–6.8 [37]. QoL quality of life, SIBDQ Short Inflammatory Bowel Disease Questionnaire
  2. aHigher scores indicate higher QoL
  3. bHigher scores indicate less fatigue