title: [Quality colonoscopy: assumptions and expectations].
abstract: Colonoscopy has become accepted as the most effective method of screening of the colon for neoplasia. Evidences prove that utilization of colonoscopy has increased dramatically in the past few years, largely because of increased rates of CRC screening. Effectiveness and safety of colonoscopy depend on the quality of examination, and growing body of evidence suggests that the quality of colonoscopy varies in clinical practice. Quality assurance of colonoscopy could be expected to contribute significantly to improved patient care. There is a clear need for evidence-based quality measures to ensure the quality of colonoscopy. In this review we present an overview of literature concerning criteria for best practice and important quality indicators for colonoscopy.
authors.affiliation: Semmelweis Egyetem, Altalános Orvostudományi Kar II. Belgyógyászati Klinika, MTA Gasztroenterológiai és Molekuláris Medicina Kutatócsoport, Budapest, Szentkirályi u. 46. 1088. herlasz@bel2.sote.hu
authors.forename: László
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Herszényi
authors.forename: Gábor
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Lakatos
authors.forename: Zsolt
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Tulassay
mesh_terms: D011125:Adenomatous Polyposis Coli / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D000700:Analgesics / Q000008:administration & dosage; D003111:Colonic Polyps / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D003113:Colonoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards*; D015179:Colorectal Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000601:surgery; D003198:Computer Simulation; D016292:Procedural Sedation / Q000379:methods*; D005762:Gastroenterology / Q000193:education; D006471:Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007416:Intestinal Perforation / Q000209:etiology*; D008403:Mass Screening / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards; D008499:Medical Records / Q000592:standards; D011300:Preoperative Care / Q000379:methods
chemical_list: D000700:Analgesics