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Development and Validation of the Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire

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There is growing recognition of the importance of assessing patient perceptions of treatment, especially patient satisfaction. The Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire (GTSQ) was developed to assess satisfaction with GERD medication. A web-based survey, which included the GTSQ and the GERD Symptom Assessment Scale (GSAS), was administered in September 2003 to 2511 subjects taking prescription GERD medication, identified as H2-receptor antagonists (H2RAs) and proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). Results showed excellent reliability of the GTSQ subscales (from 0.82–0.95) and validity with respect to two GSAS subscales. Rabeprazole (Aciphex) subjects taking 1 pill per day were statistically more satisfied than those taking 2 pills per day for all subscales except “Daytime Relief” and “Quick and Long-Lasting.” Those who stayed on rabeprazole therapy longer showed statistically significant greater satisfaction on the “Daytime Relief” and “Health-Related Quality of Life” scales. The GTSQ has high reliability and can be used to assess aspects of satisfaction with GERD medication.

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  1. Jamie Howell PharmD, MS

    Present address: Ortho Biotech, Bridgewater, New Jersey

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  1. Center for Health Outcomes Research, MEDTAP International, Inc., Seattle, Washington

    Richard Shikiar PhD & Emuella Flood BA

  2. Janssen Medical Affairs, LLC, Titusville, New Jersey

    Reshmi Siddique PhD, Jamie Howell PharmD, MS & Sheri L. Dodd MS

  3. MEDTAP International, 2601 Fourth Avenue, Suite 200, Seattle, WA, 98121

    Richard Shikiar PhD

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Shikiar, R., Flood, E., Siddique, R. et al. Development and Validation of the Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire. Dig Dis Sci 50, 2025–2033 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10620-005-3002-1

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