Non-pharmacological intervention for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease in primary care

British Journal of General Practice

Christine Norton¹  Roger Jones¹  Lesley B Dibley¹ 

[1] Faculty of Society and Health, Bucks New University, Uxbridge

关键词: Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease;    patient education;    primary care;    self-management;   

DOI  :  10.3399/bjgp10X544050

学科分类：卫生学

来源: Royal College of General Practitioners

【 摘 要 】

Up to 50% of patients with gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) have persistent symptoms despite taking proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) regularly. Lifestyle advice is available to patients, but no previous UK study has tested a behavioural change intervention to help patients self-manage their symptoms.

【 授权许可】

Unknown