| Autor: |
Tielemans, Merel M, Jansen, Jan BMJ, van Oijen, Martijn GH |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Rok vydání: |
2012 |
| Předmět: |
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| Zdroj: |
Interactive Journal of Medical Research, Vol 1, Iss 2, p e7 (2012) |
| Druh dokumentu: |
article |
| ISSN: |
1929-073X |
| DOI: |
10.2196/ijmr.2101 |
| Popis: |
BackgroundPersons with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) frequently search online for information about causes and treatment options. The GerdQ self-assessment questionnaire can be used for diagnosis of GERD and follow-up of symptoms. ObjectivesTo assess whether it is feasible (1) to study the prevalence and impact of GERD in persons visiting a GERD information website, and (2) to identify partial responsiveness to proton pump inhibitor (PPI) therapy using the GerdQ. MethodsAll visitors (aged 18–79 years) to a GERD information website between November 2008 and May 2011 were invited to complete the GerdQ online. The GerdQ questionnaire consists of 6 questions (score per question: 0–3). In respondents who did not use PPIs, we used the questionnaire to identify those with GERD (total score ≥8) and assess the influence of these symptoms on their daily life, divided into low (total score |
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