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World J Clin Cases. Dec 6, 2018; 6(15): 892-900
Published online Dec 6, 2018. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v6.i15.892
Management of gastroesophageal reflux disease: Patient and physician communication challenges and shared decision making
Scott Klenzak, Igor Danelisen, Grace D Brannan, Melissa A Holland, Miranda AL van Tilburg
Scott Klenzak, Department of Psychiatry, Cape Fear Valley Health System, Fayetteville, NC 28304, United States
Igor Danelisen, Grace D Brannan, School of Osteopathic Medicine, Campbell University, Lillington, NC 27546, United States
Melissa A Holland, Miranda AL van Tilburg, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Campbell University, Buies Creek, NC 27506, United States
Miranda AL van Tilburg, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, School of Medicine, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, United States
Miranda AL van Tilburg, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98105, United States
Author contributions: All authors contributed equally to the writing of the manuscript and approved the final version.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors have no conflict of interest to declare.
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Correspondence to: Miranda AL van Tilburg, PhD, Associate Professor, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Campbell University, 1090 PO Box, Buies Creek, NC 27506, United States. vantilburg@campbell.edu
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Received: September 4, 2018
Peer-review started: September 4, 2018
First decision: October 19, 2018
Revised: November 16, 2018
Accepted: November 24, 2018
Article in press: November 24, 2018
Published online: December 6, 2018
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Core Tip

Core tip: Gastroesophageal reflux disease management can be complex and is affected by psychosocial factors. Physician-patient communication improvement and shared decision making are two approaches that could improve patient-reported outcomes and patient satisfaction.