Quality Standards for Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

New evidence-based standards for key performance indicators

Sponsoring Organizations: The British Society of Gastroenterology and the Association of Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland

Target Population: Gastroenterologists, surgeons, and clinicians who perform upper gastrointestinal endoscopy (UGIE)

Background and Objective

Previous quality standards were developed by the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and the American College of Gastroenterology in 2006 and 2015. This is the first iteration of evidence-based British standards for an auditable set of key performance indicators.

What's Changed

The American guidelines focus on process, whereas this document suggests standards regarding process as well as various findings during endoscopy.

Key Recommendations

A total …

Reviewing Author

David J. Bjorkman, MD, MSPH (HSA), SM (Epid.)

Disclosures

Nothing to disclose