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  • Medical Informatics
  • Gastroenterology
  • Health Information Technology

Background:

  • Effective documentation is a core medical task, with software tools offering logical support.
  • Electronic documentation systems are increasingly vital in modern healthcare settings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current state of software tools for gastrointestinal endoscopy documentation.
  • To identify gaps in existing electronic documentation solutions for endoscopy departments.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive literature search was performed in September 2015.
  • Databases searched included PubMed, using terms like 'gastrointestinal endoscopy' and 'electronic documentation'.

Main Results:

  • Key documentation areas discussed include patient information, sedation, histology, logistics, video recording, and hygiene.
  • Current software addresses basic documentation needs but has substantial gaps for advanced requirements.

Conclusions:

  • Software is essential for fundamental endoscopy documentation, but limitations exist in current programs.
  • Addressing identified gaps requires collaboration between users, suppliers, and professional societies.