Performance measures for endoscopy services: a European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) Quality Improvement Initiative

Endoscopy. 2018 Dec;50(12):1186-1204. doi: 10.1055/a-0755-7515. Epub 2018 Nov 13.

Abstract

The European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) and United European Gastroenterology present a list of key performance measures for endoscopy services. We recommend that these performance measures be adopted by all endoscopy services across Europe. The measures include those related to the leadership, organization, and delivery of the service, as well as those associated with the patient journey. Each measure includes a recommendation for a minimum and target standard for endoscopy services to achieve. We recommend that all stakeholders in endoscopy take note of these ESGE endoscopy services performance measures to accelerate their adoption and implementation. Stakeholders include patients and their advocacy groups; service leaders; staff, including endoscopists; professional societies; payers; and regulators.

Publication types

  • Practice Guideline

MeSH terms

  • Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal / adverse effects
  • Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal / standards*
  • Equipment and Supplies / standards
  • Health Facilities / standards
  • Humans
  • Informed Consent / standards
  • Leadership
  • Patient Comfort / standards
  • Patient Education as Topic / standards
  • Patient Participation
  • Patient Selection
  • Privacy
  • Quality Improvement*
  • Quality Indicators, Health Care*
  • Referral and Consultation / standards
  • Safety / standards*
  • Workforce / standards