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Table 3 Correlation coefficients between QOLRAD questionnaire domains and reflux symptom variables at visit 1 (baseline).*

From: Psychometric validation of the Dutch translation of the quality of life in reflux and dyspepsia (QOLRAD) questionnaire in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease

 

QOLRAD domain

GERD symptomvariable

Emotional distress

Sleep disturbance

Food/drink problems

Physical/social functioning

Vitality

Dysphagia

-0.13

-0.24

-0.22

-0.19

-0.20

Heartburn

-0.22

-0.35

-0.32

-0.32

-0.32

Regurgitation

-0.20

-0.30

-0.28

-0.28

-0.27

Days with heartburn

last week

-0.02

-0.01

-0.07

-0.02

-0.05

  1. *A strong correlation was considered to be over 0.60, a moderate correlation between 0.30 and 0.60, and a low correlation below 0.30 [17].
  2. As assessed by the clinician.
  3. GERD, gastroesophageal reflux disease; QOLRAD, Quality of Life in Reflux and Dyspepsia.