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. 2020 Aug;115(8):1183-1190.
doi: 10.14309/ajg.0000000000000622.

State of the Science on Quality Indicators for Colonoscopy and How to Achieve Them

Folasade P May  1   2 , Aasma Shaukat  3   4
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State of the Science on Quality Indicators for Colonoscopy and How to Achieve Them

Folasade P May et al. Am J Gastroenterol. 2020 Aug.
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Abstract

Colonoscopy is a safe and effective tool, but operator dependent. Room for improvement in the quality of colonoscopy is the impetus for the development and measurement of colonoscopy quality indicators and the focus of many efforts to improve colonoscopy quality indicator prevention and control in provider practices and health systems. We present the preprocedural, intraprocedural, and postprocedural quality indicators and benchmarks for colonoscopy. Every provider and practice must make a commitment to performing high-quality colonoscopy and implement and monitor quality metrics. There are a variety of tools available to assist in improving quality indicators that range from distal attachment devices to education and feedback. Although technology can help, it is not a substitute for proper technique. The commitment also requires provider feedback through audits and report cards. The impact of these efforts on patient outcomes is an important area of further research.

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