UK key performance indicators and quality assurance standards for colonoscopy

Gut. 2016 Dec;65(12):1923-1929. doi: 10.1136/gutjnl-2016-312044. Epub 2016 Aug 16.

Abstract

Colonoscopy should be delivered by endoscopists performing high quality procedures. The British Society of Gastroenterology, the UK Joint Advisory Group on GI Endoscopy, and the Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland have developed quality assurance measures and key performance indicators for the delivery of colonoscopy within the UK. This document sets minimal standards for delivery of procedures along with aspirational targets that all endoscopists should aim for.

Keywords: COLONOSCOPY; ENDOSCOPIC PROCEDURES; ENDOSCOPY.

Publication types

  • Guideline

MeSH terms

  • Adenoma / diagnosis*
  • Adenoma / surgery
  • Biopsy / standards
  • Clinical Competence* / standards
  • Colonic Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Colonic Neoplasms / surgery
  • Colonic Polyps / diagnosis*
  • Colonic Polyps / surgery
  • Colonoscopy / adverse effects
  • Colonoscopy / standards*
  • Conscious Sedation / standards
  • Early Detection of Cancer* / methods
  • Early Detection of Cancer* / standards
  • Gastroenterology / standards
  • Humans
  • Quality Assurance, Health Care / standards*
  • United Kingdom