Clin Endosc.  2018 May;51(3):239-252. 10.5946/ce.2018.075.

Revision of Quality Indicators for the Endoscopy Quality Improvement Program of the National Cancer Screening Program in Korea

• Min JK
• Cha JM
• Cho YK
• Kim JH
• Yoon SM
• Im JP
• Jung Y
• Moon JS
• Kim JO
• Jeen YT

• KMID: 2414865
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5946/ce.2018.075

Abstract

Gastroscopy and colonoscopy are widely used for the early diagnosis of stomach and colorectal cancer. The present revision integrates recent data regarding previous quality indicators and novel indicators suggested for gastroscopy and colonoscopy procedures for the National Cancer Screening Program in Korea. The new indicators, developed by the Quality Improvement Committee of the Korean Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, vary in the level of supporting evidence, and most are based solely on expert opinion. Updated indicators validated by clinical research were prioritized, but were chosen by expert consensus when such studies were absent. The resultant quality indicators were graded according to the levels of consensus and recommendations. The updated indicators will provide a relevant guideline for high-quality endoscopy. The future direction of quality indicator development should include relevant outcome measures and an evidence-based approach to support proposed performance targets.

Keyword

Gastroscopy; Colonoscopy; Quality improvement; Safety; Mass screening

MeSH Terms

Colonoscopy
Colorectal Neoplasms
Consensus
Early Detection of Cancer*
Early Diagnosis
Endoscopy*
Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal
Expert Testimony
Gastroscopy
Korea*
Mass Screening
Outcome Assessment (Health Care)
Quality Improvement*
Stomach

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