The Newest Tech for Your Practice | August 2021-Assembling an ADR Improvement Toolkit for Your Practice

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In this video presentation, Dr. Asma Shaukat discusses the importance of improving adenoma detection rate (ADR) in colonoscopies. ADR is a quality indicator that measures the rate at which adenomas, which are precancerous polyps, are detected during screening colonoscopies. Dr. Shaukat explains that higher ADRs are associated with better outcomes, such as reducing interval cancers, which are cancers that develop between screenings. She emphasizes the importance of measuring and tracking ADRs in order to improve colonoscopy quality. <br /><br />Dr. Shaukat also discusses various interventions that can help improve ADRs, including technique, such as withdrawal time and withdrawal technique, education and feedback programs, and the use of accessory devices like the Endocuff. She explains that technology advancements, such as high-definition colonoscopes, panoramic views, and artificial intelligence, also offer promising ways to enhance ADRs. <br /><br />The presentation concludes with a Q&A session, in which Dr. Shaukat and Dr. Doug Rex, a special guest, answer questions from the audience. They provide insights on topics such as including sessile serrated adenomas in ADR calculations, the best accessories to use, the advantages of de-identifying data when reporting ADRs to providers, and available resources to help improve lower ADR providers. <br /><br />This presentation was sponsored by the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and is part of their effort to improve ADRs in practice.

Keywords

adenoma detection rate

colonoscopies

precancerous polyps

interval cancers

colonoscopy quality

withdrawal technique

accessory devices

high-definition colonoscopes

artificial intelligence