Publications by authors named "Stavroula Pelitari"
JAG consensus statements for training and certification in flexible sigmoidoscopy.
Frontline Gastroenterol
January 2023
Introduction: Joint Advisory Group (JAG) certification in endoscopy is awarded when trainees attain minimum competency standards for independent practice. A national evidence-based review was undertaken to update standards for training and certification in flexible sigmoidoscopy (FS).
Methods: A modified Delphi process was conducted between 2019 and 2020 with multisociety representation from experts and trainees.
JAG consensus statements for training and certification in colonoscopy.
Frontline Gastroenterol
January 2023
Introduction: In the UK, endoscopy certification is awarded when trainees attain minimum competency standards for independent practice. A national evidence-based review was undertaken to update and develop standards and recommendations for colonoscopy training and certification.
Methods: Under the oversight of the Joint Advisory Group (JAG), a modified Delphi process was conducted between 2019 and 2020 with multisociety expert representation.
Background: Autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) is a substantial UK health burden, but there is variation in care, facilities and in opinion regarding management. We conducted an audit of service provision and care of patients with AIH in 28 UK hospitals.
Methods: Centres provided information about staffing, infrastructure and patient management (measured against predefined guideline-based standards) via a web-based data collection tool.
Background: With few data regarding treatment and outcome of patients with AIH outside of large centres we present such a study of patients with AIH in 28 UK hospitals of varying size and facilities.
Methods: Patients with AIH were identified in 14 University and 14 District General hospitals; incident cases during 2007-2015 and prevalent cases, presenting 2000-2015. Treatment and outcomes were analysed.
Background And Aims: In July 2019, the fecal immunochemistry test (FIT) replaced the fecal occult blood test (FOBT) in England as the Bowel Cancer Screening Program (BCSP) screening tool. We aimed to assess the impact of this on healthcare resources at our BCSP center.
Methods: Two 6-month periods were initially analyzed for stool sample return and positivity rates.
Objective: The aim was to assess the financial and operational impact of our new gastroenterology referral pathway model on our services.
Design: An electronic 'Clinical Assessment Service' (CAS) proforma and an information platform were developed, and all data were analysed retrospectively.
Setting: Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust.
Background & Aims: There is limited information regarding patients with AIH outside relatively few large centres. We describe here the presenting features of patients with AIH, collected as part of an audit involving 28 UK hospitals.
Methods: Patients (incident since 1/1/2007 or prevalent since 1/1/2000) were ≥18 years and either met 1999 International AIH Group (IAIHG) diagnostic criteria (n = 1164), or received immunosuppressive therapy for clinically diagnosed AIH (n = 103).
Background And Aims: This study used computed tomography modelling of the abdomen to determine the optimal placements of a magnetic capsule endoscope in the stomach that allows complete mucosal visualization and determined the optimal placement of the handheld magnet to aid pyloric traversing.
Materials And Methods: Using multiplanar reformatting, 100 abdominal computed tomography scans were analysed to assess gastric luminal visualization by a capsule endoscope from five fixed stations throughout the stomach. From each station, we assessed the ability of a capsule endoscope to visualize six gastric landmarks.