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Advanced Competencies for Endoscopy Nurses: A Rapid Review of Current Practices and Training Approaches
Andrea Minciullo1, Daniela Tartaglini2, Lucia Filomeno3
1Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, Tor Vergata University of Rome, Rome, Italy.
Nursing & Health Sciences
|April 6, 2026
Summary
This review identifies key advanced competencies for endoscopy nurses, focusing on clinical assessment, procedural support, and patient monitoring to enhance patient outcomes and procedure effectiveness. Findings aid in standardizing training and workforce planning.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology Nursing
- Healthcare Professional Development
Background:
- Endoscopy procedures are advancing in scope and technology.
- Endoscopy nurses require enhanced technical skills and clinical knowledge.
Purpose of the Study:
- Identify key advanced competencies for nurses in endoscopy.
- Optimize patient outcomes and procedural efficacy through nursing competencies.
Main Methods:
- Conducted a Cochrane Rapid Review between June and September 2025.
- Searched PubMed, CINAHL, and Scopus using MeSH terms related to endoscopy nursing and competence.
- Included 16 peer-reviewed articles and gray literature with no language or time restrictions.
Main Results:
- Identified five core competency domains: clinical assessment/patient management, procedural/interventional support, equipment management/infection control, sedation/patient monitoring, and documentation/quality assurance.
- Core domains are recognized internationally, but training structures and role delineation vary.
- Synthesis provides an updated view of advanced competencies in gastrointestinal endoscopy nursing.
Conclusions:
- Findings support the development of harmonized frameworks for endoscopy nursing.
- Informs future curriculum design and workforce planning for endoscopy nurses.
- Highlights the need for standardized advanced practice training in endoscopy nursing.
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