Figure 1
From: A randomized physiotherapy trial in patients with fecal incontinence: design of the PhysioFIT-study
Flowchart of the PhysioFIT-study. t = point in time; VS = Vaizey score; MH = medical history; M = medication use ; PE = physical examination; DI = diary; AM = anorectal manometry; RC = rectal capacity measurement; AS = anorectal sensation; AE = anal endosonography; D = defecography; FIQL = fecal incontinence quality of life scale; PREFAB = modified PRAFAB-score; GPE = Global Perceived Effect-score; PFMT = pelvic floor muscle training; RBT = rectal balloon training; VS (-) = reduction on VS < 4 points; VS (+) = reduction on VS ≥ 4 points; GPE (+) = score 1–7 on GPE scale; GPE (-) = score 8 or 9 on GPE scale