Table 5: Factors significantly associated with the attendance rate in the patient group meeting.
multiple linear regression analysis (enter method)
variable score at post-test as the dependent variable
the attendance rate in the patient group meeting, variable score at pre-test and age as independent variables
FA: Fatigue, DI: Diarrhoea
Mean (Standard deviation)
†paired t test.
Standardized regression coefficient p value
Knowledge and emotion Comprehension on defecatory dysfunction .424 0.034
Coping with defecatory dysfunction .558 0.002
Information on cancer .458 0.012
QOL FA -.533 0.001
DI -.432 0.003