Publications by authors named "G C Spinzi"

Article Synopsis
  • The quality of GI endoscopy is vital for patient outcomes and experiences, prompting a study on adherence to ESGE measures among Italian endoscopists.
  • A survey from October to December 2018 gathered data from 392 endoscopists, focusing on their compliance with established quality standards during upper and lower GI procedures.
  • Findings indicated low adherence rates, with only 18.2% tracking EGD duration and 52.8% monitoring complications, highlighting significant gaps in the implementation of best practices in GI endoscopy in Italy.
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Endoscope reprocessing has been associated with a variable failure rate. Our aim was to present an overview on current practices for reprocessing in Italian facilities and discuss the principle critical points. In 2014 the Italian Society for Digestive Diseases implemented an accreditation program in collaboration with an independent organization for certification and with the Italian Association for Endoscopy Technical Operators.

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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.

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 Accreditation of endoscopy services, using valid quality indicators, may address failures to comply with quality standards between endoscopy services. The aim of this work was to present the Italian Society for Digestive Endoscopy (SIED) accreditation model and its effectiveness.  A team of eight endoscopists identified quality indicators derived from international guidelines and assessed them in each center voluntarily requesting accreditation.

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