Description |
Percentage of SBCEs reaching the cecum or stoma |
Domain |
Completeness of procedure |
Category |
Process |
Rationale |
Complete small-bowel visualization is a prerequisite for an adequate inspection of the mucosa in search of lesions |
Construct |
Denominator: All SBCEs performed Numerator: Procedures that report reaching the cecum/colon or stoma bag (in patients who have had ileocolonic resection or other relevant surgery) Exclusions: None Calculation: Proportion (%) Level of analysis: Service and individual level Frequency: Yearly and/or for a sample of 100 SBCEs |
Standards |
Minimum standard: ≥80% Target standard: ≥95% Complete small-bowel visualization should be documented in a written report, including photodocumentation If the minimum standard is not reached, analysis of the factors influencing completion rate (selection of patients, cleansing agents used, timing) should be performed on a service level and for each individual capsule endoscopist After evaluation and adjustment, close monitoring should be performed with a further audit within 12 months and/or for a sample of 100 SBCEs |
Consensus agreement |
100% |
PICO numbers |
1.4 and 2.1 (see Supporting information, CE file) |
Evidence grading |
Low-quality evidence |