Will machines decipher colonoscopy quality from endoscopists ’ notes?

Colonoscopy has been shown to reduce incidence and mortality of colorectal cancer; however, its effectiveness is highly dependent on the quality.1-3 Therefore, it is widely recognized that quality assessment, assurance, and improvement tools in colonoscopy are essential to ensure its effectiveness. There are clearly defined and measurable quality indicators such as the endoscopist ’s adenoma detection rate (ADR), rate of adequate bowel preparation, cecal intubation rate, and mean withdrawal time, which have been proved to be associated with important outcomes for patients.
Source: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Tags: Editorial Source Type: research