Interventions to improve the performance of upper GI endoscopy quality indicators

Area of Science:

• Gastroenterology and Endoscopy
• Quality Improvement Science

Background:

• Established quality indicators for upper GI endoscopy exist but are inconsistently applied.
• Limited data are available on interventions designed to enhance the performance of these quality indicators.

Framework:

• Systematic literature review methodology.
• Identification of interventions targeting established upper endoscopy quality indicators.

Implementation:

• Focused on interventions demonstrated to improve the performance of existing quality indicators.
• Analysis of the effectiveness of various quality improvement strategies.

Implications:

• Identifies successful interventions for improving upper endoscopy quality.
• Highlights evidence gaps and future research opportunities in gastroenterology quality improvement.