Improving Quality and Safety in the Endoscopy Unit (On-Demand) | August 2023-Quality Indicators for Colonoscopy

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In this video, Dr. Jason Dominitz discusses quality indicators for colonoscopy. He emphasizes the importance of providing high-quality colonoscopy to all patients and highlights the need for inclusivity and equity in colonoscopy care. Dr. Dominitz explains that quality indicators for colonoscopy include the appropriate indication, adenoma detection rate, cecal intubation with photo documentation, and appropriate surveillance recommendations. He discusses the benchmarks for these indicators and the correlation between adenoma detection rate and the risk of colorectal cancer. Dr. Dominitz also mentions the challenges and strategies for improving colonoscopy quality, including the use of artificial intelligence tools, techniques to improve adenoma detection, and tracking quality indicators using tools like GI-Quick. He concludes by emphasizing the importance of measuring and reporting colonoscopy quality for improved patient outcomes.

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Jason Dominitz, MD MHS FASGE

Keywords

quality indicators

colonoscopy

adenoma detection rate

cecal intubation

surveillance recommendations

artificial intelligence tools

patient outcomes