The study focuses on developing guidelines for the safe use of fluoroscopy in gastrointestinal endoscopy, balancing its benefits with concerns about radiation exposure to patients and healthcare workers.
A modified Delphi method was used, involving three rounds of surveys with 46 experts, resulting in 43 proposed statements, of which 31 achieved consensus and were prioritized across various categories such as Patient Safety and Staff Safety.
The final consensus statements highlight the importance of education and safety measures, with a significant majority rated as high priority, aiming to enhance safety culture in healthcare settings while utilizing fluoroscopy.