Improving Quality and Safety in the Endoscopy Unit (On-Demand)

Guideline_ASGE TREAT BE

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The document discusses the development of quality indicators for endoscopic eradication therapy (EET) in Barrett's esophagus. The study conducted a systematic review and convened an expert panel to validate and rank these indicators. Adherence to these indicators has the potential to improve patient outcomes and reduce variability in healthcare. The authors emphasize the need for standardized grading systems for BE and the role of advanced imaging techniques in guiding EET. Ongoing research and evaluation are necessary to assess the impact of implementing these indicators on patient outcomes.

Keywords

development

quality indicators

endoscopic eradication therapy

Barrett's esophagus

systematic review

expert panel

patient outcomes

healthcare variability

standardized grading systems

advanced imaging techniques