Introduction
gastritis, GERD, stress ulcer
EROSIVE ESOPHAGITIS, GASTRITIS, GERD, STRESS ULCER, PEPTIC ULCER DISEASE, GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE (GERD)
Proton pump inhibitors (PPI) are indicated to treat gastritis, peptic ulcer disease, symptomatic gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and acid-related complications (e.g. erosive esophagitis). It is recommended in international guidelines to discontinue PPI after healing of uncomplicated GERDIn the primary care practice, many patients are prescribed PPI for symptomatic control of uncomplicated gastritis or GERD, as well as for stress ulcer prophylaxis after hospital releasePublication of a new NIH guideline in 2014 did not change prescribing patternsArriba is a computer software that supports shared-decision making on different topicsThe aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of the computer-based consultation aid arriba-PPI on the rate of PPI prescriptions in general practice. Our hypothesis was that the electronic decision aid arriba-PPI reduces PPI prescriptions (cumulative defined daily doses (DDD) per patient) in general practices about at least 20% more than a conventional consultation.