This technology is differentiated by its structured yet flexible design that standardizes symptom capture across caregivers and clinical settings. Unlike unstructured diaries or single‐domain questionnaires, it integrates broad medical, behavioral, and environmental factors with objective scales, ensuring repeatable and comparable measurements. The dual‐tool approach balances depth and efficiency: the extensive form provides rich contextual data while the streamlined 13‐item scale facilitates rapid follow‐up and trend analysis. Together, they support more accurate diagnosis, treatment planning, and research by delivering reliable, longitudinally consistent data.
Description
The University of Pittsburgh holds the copyright to 1) The Infant Gastroesophageal Reflux Questionnaire (I-GERQ, Author Susan Orenstein, MD, © 1992, 2002, University of Pittsburgh), and to 2) The Infant Gastroesophageal Reflux Questionnaire Revised (I-GERQ-R, Author I-GERQ, Susan Orenstein, MD, © 2004, University of Pittsburgh), a series of shorter derivatives in various languages, developed and validated to track changes over time, as well as to diagnose gastroesophageal reflux disease.This questionnaire has been developed to assess symptoms of GERD in infants as a diagnostic tool
Applications
Pediatric GERD screening clinics
Telehealth infant reflux assessment
Clinical trial patient monitoring
Primary care workflow integration
Pediatric health data analytics
Advantages
Standardizes and quantifies infant GERD symptoms for consistent clinical assessment
Comprehensive data collection (demographics, feeding, respiratory, neurological, sleep, and environmental factors)
Supports longitudinal monitoring to evaluate treatment efficacy over time
Structured caregiver-completed format improves accuracy and reduces recall bias
I-GERQ-R short form enables rapid screening and follow-up in routine practice
Enhances diagnostic precision and informs personalized management plans
IP Status
Copyright
