The usefulness of the original questionnaire in the evaluation of quality of life in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease.

Unlabelled: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) constitutes a significant health problem in societies of high socioeconomic status. The notion of quality of life is broader than the definition of health and encompasses two aspects: the subjective and objective one. The tools used for the evaluation of quality of life are questionnaires.