Item | Reason(s) why item is problematic |
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6. I feel like I’m losing control of my life because of my bowel problems. | • High item-to-item correlation: r6,7 = 0.732 |
• High item-to-item correlation: r6,10 = 0.702 | |
7. I feel my life is less enjoyable because of my bowel problems. | • High item-to-item correlation: r7,6 = 0.732 |
9. I feel depressed about my bowel problems. | • High item-to-item correlation: r9,10 = 0.707 |
10. I feel isolated form others because of my bowel problems. | • High item-to-item correlation: r10,6 = 0.732 |
• High item-to-item correlation: r10,9 = 0.707 | |
12. Because of my bowel problems, sexual activity is difficult for me. | • High item-to-item correlation: r12,20 = 0.741 |
20. My bowel problems reduce my sexual desire. | • High item-to-item correlation: r20,12 = 0.741 |
29. It is important to be near a toilet because of my bowel problems. | • High item-to-item correlation: r29,30 = 0.708 |
• Potential ceiling effect: 38.9% of patients reporting, “a great deal” | |
30. My life revolves around my bowel problems. | • High item-to-item correlation: r30,29 = 0.708 |
32. I fear I won’t be able to have a bowel movement. | • Floor effect: 72.8% of patients reporting “not at all” |
• Low item-total correlation: r32,Total = 0.292 | |
33. My bowel problems are affecting my closest relationships | • Potential floor effect: 46.4% of patients reporting “not at all” |