ArticleInternational journal of clinical practice2012
Structured management strategy based on the Gastro-oesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Questionnaire (GerdQ) vs. usual primary care for GERD: pooled analysis of five cluster-randomised European studies.
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Abstract
backgroundResponse to treatment among primary care patients with gastro-oesophageal disease (GERD) is variable.
aimThe GERD Management Project (GMP) evaluated the effectiveness of a structured management approach to GERD vs. standard treatment (usual care).
methodsData from five cluster-randomised clinical trials in adult primary care patients with symptoms of GERD were pooled. The structured pathway was based on the self-administered GERD Questionnaire (GerdQ) and was compared with standard treatment.
results1734 patients were enrolled (structured treatment, n=834; standard treatment, n=900). The difference in the mean GerdQ score change from baseline favoured the structured pathway (-0.61; 95% CI: -0.88, -0.34; p<0.001). The odds ratio for an indication for treatment revision at the end of follow-up (structured vs. standard treatment) was 0.39 (95% CI: 0.29, 0.52; p=0.001).
conclusionsManagement of primary care patients with GERD can be improved by systematic stratification of patients using a patient management tool such as the GerdQ.
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