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Endoscopy provision: meeting the challenges.
Edward Seward1, Sophie Lumley2
1Department of Gastroenterology, University College Hospital, London, UK.
Frontline Gastroenterology
|August 26, 2017
Summary
Diagnostic endoscopy services in the UK face capacity challenges due to increasing demand and efficiency targets. System improvements are crucial for high-quality, efficient, and sustainable patient care pathways.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Health Services Research
Background:
- Endoscopy demand in the UK is rising, exceeding current service capacity.
- Mandatory efficiency savings exacerbate challenges in delivering diagnostic endoscopy.
- New initiatives like faecal immunochemical tests and nurse endoscopists may impact resource allocation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review and improve the diagnostic endoscopy pathway.
- To ensure high clinical quality, efficiency, and patient focus.
- To promote the sustainability of endoscopy services.
Main Methods:
- System review of diagnostic endoscopy pathways.
- Analysis of current capacity versus demand.
- Evaluation of new resource-impacting initiatives.
Main Results:
- Significant challenges exist in meeting escalating demand within resource constraints.
- Several new initiatives offer potential solutions for service delivery.
- Systemic improvements are necessary for sustainable service provision.
Conclusions:
- Continuous system review and improvement are essential for diagnostic endoscopy.
- Balancing demand, capacity, and efficiency is critical for service sustainability.
- Patient-focused and high-quality care requires ongoing adaptation of endoscopy services.
Keywords:
ENDOSCOPY
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