Quality of life scales for patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease: A literature review

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common chronic disease of the gastrointestinal tract that occurs in 3.1% of the Chinese population [1]. Heartburn, acid regurgitation and epigastric pain are typical clinical symptoms of GERD. These symptoms can affect patients' work productivity, sle...

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Main Authors: Xiao-Li Guan, Hui Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2015-03-01
Series:International Journal of Nursing Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352013215000198