Table 2

Quality of life subscores pre-GFH and post-GFH

Component of QoL scoreMean pre-GFHMean post-GFHP value
Coping with problems45.7±4.374.7±3.9<0.0001
Confidence and security43.8±4.671.5±3.9<0.0001
Quality of sleep61.2±4.972.3±3.60.008
Irritability37.7±5.566.8±3.8<0.0001
Frequency of worrying36.3±5.456.9±5.30.003
Enjoyment of life60.1±4.275.1±3.50.0005
Feelings of hopefulness58.6±4.774.1±3.90.0001
Physical well-being49.6±3.974.6±3.1<0.0001
Relationships with others70.6±4.281.6±2.70.008
Maintaining friendships72.0±4.877.7±4.00.13
Inferiority57.3±4.773.8±4.60.001
Feeling wanted58.4±5.471.7±4.10.01
Helplessness46.7±4.370.1±4.3<0.0001
Difficulty in making decisions48.1±4.562.0±4.50.0005
Enjoyment of leisure time66.1±3.978.5±3.40.004
  • GFH, gut-focused hypnotherapy; QoL, quality of life.