Impact of gastroesophageal reflux disease on work absenteeism, presenteeism and productivity in daily life: a European observational study

Abstract

Background: The RANGE (Retrospective ANalysis of GastroEsophageal reflux disease [GERD]) study assessed differences among patients consulting a primary care physician due to GERD-related reasons in terms of: symptoms, diagnosis and management, response to treatment, and effects on productivity, costs and healthrelated quality of life. This subanalysis of RANGE determined the impact of GERD on productivity in work and daily life.

Gastro esophageal reflux disease (GERD) prevalence and related risk factors in north of Iran

“…Conclusion The prevalence of GERD is increasing in our country compared to previus studies, which may lead to incidence [7]. Negative impact on health related quality of life (HRQOL) is one of the consequences of severe or frequent symptoms of GERD in addition to other consequences such as absenteeism from work [8,9].…”

Influence of Organic and Functional Dyspepsia on Work Productivity: The HEROES-DIP Study

“…The influence of gastroesophageal reflux disease on work has been extensively studied, showing significant effects in patients with moderate to severe disease [12][13][14], but there is a lack of similar information for patients with functional dyspepsia.…”

Cost-effectiveness of proton pump inhibitors versus laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication for patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease: a systematic review of the literature

“…k, Languages other than English or Dutch. }, The publication by Heudebert et al [32] was superseded by that of Arguedas et al [15] and the publications of Bojke et al [31] and Grant et al were superseded by that of Epstein et al [17]. **, No relevant health-related outcome measures (relief of symptoms or utilities) were reported.…”

“…Two of the publications [15,16] did not take into account the costs of treatment complications and none of the four models included societal costs such as loss of productivity due to disease symptoms and absence from work. A study conducted in six European countries reported significant sick leave and loss of productivity due to GERD symptoms in a population that consisted of patients with either new, recurrent, or persistent symptoms [31]. In another publication, costs (but not health-related outcomes) of LNF and PPIs were compared [32].…”