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. 2018 Nov 4;7(1):21–44. doi: 10.1177/2050640618810242
Performance measure We recommend information on comfort is reviewed and fed back to endoscopists and staff and, where appropriate, action is taken to improve patient comfort levels
Domain Comfort, privacy, and dignity
Category Process
Rationale As for Performance measure 7.1, plus action needs to be taken to protect patients from unnecessary pain
Standards Minimum standard: information on patient comfort levels is collated, reviewed, and fed back to individual endoscopists and staff at least twice a year Target standard: when review of patient comfort identifies areas for improvement, action is taken to improve patient comfort within a reasonable time period (6–12 months)
Consensus agreement 96.3%
PICO Not applicable
Concordance with other guidelines ASGE Yes Canada Yes EU Yes GRS/JAG accreditation Yes
Evidence grading Low/very low