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Promoting Research that Supports High-Quality Gastrointestinal Endoscopy in Children

Lisa B Mahoney1, Catharine M Walsh2, Jenifer R Lightdale3

  • 1Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Boston Children's Hospital, 300 Longwood Ave, Boston, MA, 02115, USA.

Current Gastroenterology Reports
|October 2, 2023
PubMed

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Defining quality metrics for pediatric gastrointestinal endoscopy is crucial. Recent guidelines highlight the need for more research to link quality indicators to patient outcomes in pediatric endoscopy.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Gastroenterology
  • Endoscopic Quality Improvement

Background:

  • Quality of care is essential for pediatric gastrointestinal endoscopy.
  • Measuring quality ensures safe and effective procedures for children.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To discuss quality metrics for pediatric gastrointestinal endoscopy.
  • To identify areas requiring further research in this field.

Main Methods:

  • Review of recently defined pediatric-specific standards and indicators.
  • Discussion of high-yield research topics for pediatric endoscopists.

Main Results:

  • The international Pediatric Endoscopy Quality Improvement Network (PEnQuIN) has defined new quality guidelines.
  • Current guidelines emphasize the need for more evidence linking indicators to clinical outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • Further research is essential to validate pediatric endoscopy quality indicators.
  • Promoting best practices requires expanding the evidence base for quality metrics.
Abstract

Keywords:
BenchmarkingEndoscopy standardsGastrointestinal endoscopyGastrointestinal proceduresMetricsPediatrics research prioritiesPractice guidelineQualityQuality improvementRegistry

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