Accounting for the effect of GERD symptoms on patients’ health-related quality of life: supporting optimal disease management by primary care physicians

摘要

AimTo review, from a primary care physician (PCP) perspective, the use of patient-reported outcome (PRO) instruments for assessment of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD) symptoms, their impact on health-related quality of life (HRQL) and the effectiveness of therapy.