Open AccessGuidelines for accreditation of endoscopy units: quality measures from the Korean Society of Coloproctology
Author(s) -
Rumi Shin,
Seongdae Lee,
Kyung Su Han,
Dae Kyung Sohn,
Sang Hui Moon,
Dong Hyun Choi,
BongHyeon Kye,
Hae Jung Son,
Sun Il Lee,
Sumin Si,
Won Kyung Kang
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
annals of surgical treatment and research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.559
H-Index - 25
eISSN - 2288-6796
pISSN - 2288-6575
DOI - 10.4174/astr.2021.100.3.154
Subject(s) - colonoscopy , medicine , accreditation , sedation , quality (philosophy) , medical physics , colorectal cancer , colorectal cancer screening , endoscopy , checklist , patient safety , gold standard (test) , health care , surgery , medical education , cancer , psychology , philosophy , epistemology , cognitive psychology , economics , economic growth
Colonoscopy is an effective method of screening for colorectal cancer (CRC), and it can prevent CRC by detection and removal of precancerous lesions. The most important considerations when performing colonoscopy screening are the safety and satisfaction of the patient and the diagnostic accuracy. Accordingly, the Korean Society of Coloproctology (KSCP) herein proposes an optimal level of standard performance to be used in endoscopy units and by individual colonoscopists for screening colonoscopy. These guidelines establish specific criteria for assessment of safety and quality in screening colonoscopy.