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Quality Indicators for the Diagnosis and Management of Eosinophilic Esophagitis

Leiman, David A. MD, MSHP1,2; Kamal, Afrin N. MD, MS3; Otaki, Fouad MD4; Bredenoord, Albert J. MD, PhD5; Dellon, Evan S. MD, MPH6; Falk, Gary W. MD, MSc7; Fernandez-Becker, Nielsen Q. MD, PhD3; Gonsalves, Nirmala MD8; Hirano, Ikuo MD8; Katzka, David A. MD9; Peterson, Kathryn MD, MSci10; Yadlapati, Rena MD, MS11; Kathpalia, Priya MD12

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The American Journal of Gastroenterology 118(6):p 1091-1095, June 2023. | DOI: 10.14309/ajg.0000000000002138

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: 

Despite best practice recommendations for managing eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), variation in care exists.

METHODS: 

We used established methodology for quality indicator development to identify metrics to define quality for the treatment of EoE.

RESULTS: 

Among 29 proposed quality indicator statements, 9 (31%) were adopted as highly valid across all categories. Two (22%) of these statements were identified as having existing or suspected quality gaps.

DISCUSSION: 

We identified highly valid EoE quality indicators for adult gastroenterologists, which can be used for quality improvement with resulting benefits for patient outcomes.

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