Standard reporting elements for the performance of EUS: Recommendations from the FOCUS working group

Area of Science:

• Gastroenterology
• Medical Imaging
• Quality Improvement

Background:

• Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) quality indicators are crucial for monitoring and enhancing patient outcomes.
• Standardized documentation is needed to effectively incorporate EUS quality indicators.

Purpose of the Study:

• To propose standard EUS reporting elements for endosonographers and endoscopy units.
• To support the incorporation of quality indicators and standardize EUS documentation.

Main Methods:

• A comprehensive literature search and review identified EUS quality indicators and reporting components.
• Guidance statements were developed and reviewed at the Forum for Canadian Endoscopic Ultrasound (FOCUS) 2019 Annual Meeting.

Main Results:

• EUS reporting elements are categorized into preprocedural, intraprocedural, and postprocedural items.
• Key components include procedure details, patient information, examination extent, lesion characteristics, sampling, adverse events, and follow-up recommendations.

Conclusions:

• Standardizing EUS reporting elements can enhance patient care.
• This review provides a practical guide for best practices and quality improvement in EUS.