The Importance of Quality Indicators in Digestive Endoscopy: What Do We Need to Know ? | ||
| Global Gastroenterology | ||
| Volume 1, Issue 1, August 2023, Pages 1-3 PDF (219.46 K) | ||
| Document Type: Short Communications | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/gg.2023.203422.1008 | ||
| Author | ||
| Mohamed Ali Elnady* | ||
| Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Egypt | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Digestive endoscopy is a critical diagnostic procedure that helps to identify and treat various gastrointestinal disorders. As with any medical procedure, the quality of digestive endoscopy depends on several factors, including the equipment used, the skill of the healthcare provider, and the quality indicators that guide the procedure. Quality indicators are essential in ensuring that the procedure is performed safely and effectively, and that the patient receives the best possible care. In this article, we will explore the importance of quality indicators in digestive endoscopy and what we need to know to ensure the proper quality of the procedure. From identifying the right indicators to understanding how they are used. We explored the importance, types of quality indicators and how they are measured. Also, we over light common challenges in maintaining quality indicators in digestive endoscopy unit. Finally, we focused on the future aspects of quality indicators in the field of Gastrointestinal endoscopy. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Quality; endoscopy; safety | ||
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