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Table 2 Comparison of the compliance, tolerance between the two groups of patients

From: Effectiveness of concomitant use of green tea and polyethylene glycol in bowel preparation for colonoscopy: a randomized controlled study

Variable

PEG+GT Group (N = 59) (%)

PEG Group (N = 57) (%)

P value

Complete intake

 Yes

55(93.2)

34(59.6)

0.000

 No

4(6.8)

23(40.4)

 

Taste evaluation

 Dissatisfaction

2(3.4)

11(19.3)

0.000

 Normal

14(23.7)

33(57.9)

 

 Satisfaction

36(61.0)

11(19.3)

 

 Highly satisfactory

7(11.9)

2(3.5)

 

Repeat willingness

56(94.9)

33(57.9)

0.000

Adverse reactions

 Nausea and vomiting

33(55.9)

44(77.2)

0.015

 Distention

36(61.0)

44(77.2)

0.060

 Abdominal pain

8(13.6)

19(33.3)

0.012

  1. PEG polyethylene glycol, GT green tea