Accreditation of digestive endoscopy services: a method of quality assuring?

Accreditation of digestive endoscopy services: a method of quality assuring? Expert Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2020 Aug 31;:1-4 Authors: Spinzi G, Milano A, Capelli M Abstract INTRODUCTION: Accreditation is one method of assuring quality, but the evidence base in support of service accreditation is mixed. More recent experiences indicate that accreditation may accelerate improvements. AREAS COVERED: Our aim is focused on endoscopy service accreditation and we conducted a literature search using Medline (via Pubmed) and the Cochrane Center Register of Controlled Trials up to January 2020. EXPERT OPINION: Worldwide numerous centers fail to meet important quality indicators as suggested by international guidelines. Accreditation can provide means for detecting many problems and correcting them by implementing agreed standards. PMID: 32866408 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Expert Review of Gastroenterology and Hepatology - Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Expert Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol Source Type: research