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[Updated guidelines 2012 for gastroesophageal reflux disease]
Hye-Kyung Jung1, Su Jin Hong, Yun Ju Jo
1Department of Internal Medicine, Ewha Womans University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
The Korean Journal of Gastroenterology = Taehan Sohwagi Hakhoe Chi
|October 24, 2012
Summary
This updated Korean guideline provides 24 consensus statements on the definition, diagnosis, and management of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in adults, improving clinical practice.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Clinical Practice Guidelines
Context:
- The previous 2010 Korean guideline for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) lacked definitions and diagnostic criteria.
- A need existed to update the clinical approach to GERD management in adult patients.
Purpose:
- To develop an updated, comprehensive guideline for the diagnosis and management of GERD in adult patients.
- To establish consensus statements based on existing international guidelines and expert review.
Summary:
- The guideline development followed the ADAPTE framework, adapting 12 existing international guidelines.
- A modified Delphi method was used to refine 27 draft statements into 24 final consensus statements.
- The final statements cover GERD definition (4), diagnosis (7), and management (13).
Impact:
- Provides a standardized, evidence-based approach for healthcare professionals managing GERD in Korea.
- Aims to improve the consistency and quality of GERD diagnosis and treatment.
- Facilitates multidisciplinary expert consensus on GERD management strategies.
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