Advanced ARIA (Virtual) | December 2022-Quality Metrics in Gastroenterology

Quality Metrics in Gastroenterology

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This document discusses the importance of quality metrics in the field of gastroenterology. It highlights the regional variation in the costs of colonoscopies and anesthesia related to endoscopic procedures. The document emphasizes the need to measure the outcomes of endoscopy and questions who should be responsible for measuring these outcomes. The author argues that effectiveness does not necessarily equal quality care and provides a list of quality measures in gastroenterology, including adenoma detection rate, polypectomy, adverse events, readmission rates, and patient satisfaction. The document states that the quality of medical care varies widely between providers and presents data on the variable quality of diagnostic colonoscopies and ERCP procedures. It further discusses the impact of adenoma detection rate on the risk of interval colorectal cancer death. The document acknowledges the controversy surrounding reporting outcomes and highlights the challenges of measuring the safety of GI endoscopy procedures. It suggests various methods to improve care, including report cards, clinical decision support, checklists, simulation training, and multidisciplinary management. The document also discusses the incorporation of new technology and the importance of assessing competency in performing procedures. Overall, the document emphasizes the need for standardized quality measures in gastroenterology to improve patient outcomes.

Keywords

quality metrics

gastroenterology

adenoma detection rate

patient satisfaction

medical care

diagnostic colonoscopies

ERCP procedures

safety

improve care

standardized quality measures