A Multinational Survey Investigating the Unmet Needs and Patient Perspectives Concerning Proton Pump Inhibitors in Systemic Sclerosis
Giulia Bandini,
Alessia Alunno,
Filipe O. Pinheiro
et al.
Abstract:ObjectiveProton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) are widely used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). However, not all patients adequately respond to the treatment, and there are frequent concerns about the safety of long‐term use of PPIs. Our aim was to identify the main problems/complaints of SSc patients on PPIs, as well as understand their unmet needs.MethodsSSc patients treated with PPIs were invited through international patient associations and social media to participate i… Show more
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