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Quality indicators in gastroscopy. Gastroscopy procedure
Shirley Pérez Romero1, Fernando Alberca de Las Parras2, Antonio Sánchez Del Río3
1Hospital Clínico Universitario Virgen de la Arrixaca.
Revista Espanola De Enfermedades Digestivas
|June 14, 2019
Summary
This study identifies nine key quality indicators for gastroscopy procedures, including one pre-procedure and eight intra-procedure steps. These indicators aim to improve and assess the quality of care in digestive endoscopy.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Medical Quality Improvement
- Endoscopic Procedures
Background:
- The Spanish Society for Digestive Diseases (SEPD) initiated a project focused on quality indicators in digestive endoscopy.
- Assessing and ensuring quality in gastroscopy is crucial for patient care and outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose a framework for structure, process, and results indicators for gastroscopy.
- To establish a method for implementing and evaluating quality in gastroscopy.
Main Methods:
- A flowchart detailing gastroscopy steps was developed.
- Expert review of literature identified quality indicators for endoscopic procedures.
- Paired analysis was used to select relevant indicators.
Main Results:
- Nine process indicators for gastroscopy were identified: one pre-procedure and eight intra-procedure.
- The Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) scale was used to assess evidence quality.
Conclusions:
- The identified indicators provide a foundation for quality assessment in gastroscopy.
- This framework supports the implementation of standardized quality measures in digestive endoscopy.
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