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    Area of Science:

    • Gastroenterology
    • Medical Imaging
    • Diagnostic Endoscopy

    Background:

    • Capsule endoscopy (CE) is crucial for diagnosing small bowel diseases.
    • Accurate interpretation of CE images requires specialized expertise in gastrointestinal mucosa assessment.
    • Trainees need structured experience to develop competency in CE interpretation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To determine the number of capsule endoscopy cases required for trainees to achieve diagnostic competency.
    • To evaluate the learning curve for interpreting CE images among gastroenterology fellows.
    • To establish a benchmark for CE interpretation skills development.

    Main Methods:

    • Twelve gastroenterology trainees with no prior CE experience interpreted images from 15 cases over 15 weeks.
    • Trainees and an expert assessed CE images weekly, categorizing findings into five diagnostic groups.
    • Inter-rater reliability was measured using the κ coefficient to track agreement between trainees and the expert over time.

    Main Results:

    • The diagnostic agreement rate between trainees and the expert improved with increased CE case interpretation.
    • Mean κ coefficients exceeded 0.60 after 9 weeks and 0.80 after 11 weeks of training.
    • A significant learning curve was observed, indicating progressive skill acquisition.

    Conclusions:

    • Approximately 10 capsule endoscopy cases provide adequate experience for trainees to attain competency.
    • This finding offers a guideline for training programs to ensure proficiency in CE interpretation.
    • Standardizing training with a defined number of cases can enhance diagnostic accuracy in small bowel disease.