Quality Interventions in the Upper GI Tract | May 2023-Quality Interventions Upper GI Tract

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Video Summary

In this video, Dr. Fatah Bazarbachi and Dr. Raj Kishwani discuss quality interventions in the upper GI tract. They highlight the importance of quality in healthcare and explain that improving quality can lead to better patient care, decreased morbidity and mortality, and cost-effective models. The presenters discuss the need for quality indicators that define the minimum standard and benchmark for performance. They outline various quality indicators for upper GI endoscopy and explain how they can be applied to improve the performance of endoscopic procedures. They also discuss interventions that can increase adherence to quality indicators, such as audits, order sets, standardized time-out sheets, and education programs. The presenters emphasize the need for better documentation of indications for endoscopy, appropriate antibiotic prophylaxis, and standardized protocols for various procedures. They also discuss the challenges and barriers to improving quality in upper GI endoscopy, including lack of motivation, resistance to change, and variation in quality metrics among different societies. The presenters conclude by emphasizing the need for systemic approaches to improve quality, including the use of checklists, training programs, and report templates. Overall, the video provides valuable insights into improving quality in upper GI endoscopy. It is presented by Dr. Fatah Bazarbachi, the lead author of the paper on interventions to improve the performance of upper GI endoscopy quality indicators, and Dr. Raj Kishwani, the lead author of the paper on interventions to improve the performance of ERCP and EUS quality indicators. The video was recorded and made available on the GI Leap online learning platform, courtesy of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.

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Presented by: Dr. Keswani and Dr. Bazerbachi

Keywords

quality interventions

upper GI tract

healthcare

patient care

quality indicators

endoscopic procedures

adherence

challenges

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