Table 1.

Spearman correlation coefficients between the UCLA SCTC GIT 2.0 scales and ratings of overall gastrointestinal (GI), upper GI, and lower GI involvement. Scores are calculated as the difference between Time 1 and Time 2 and anchors were administered at Time 2.

ScalesOverall GI InvolvementUpper GI InvolvementLower GI Involvement
Reflux0.400.410.28
Distension/Bloating0.250.240.21
Diarrhea0.270.250.23
Constipation0.05*0.04*0.11*
Fecal soilage0.200.09*0.17
Emotional well-being0.340.310.36
Social functioning0.310.370.28
Total GIT score0.480.520.40
  • * p ≥ 0.05.