Quality Indicators for the Diagnosis and Management of Eosinophilic Esophagitis

Am J Gastroenterol. 2023 Jun 1;118(6):1091-1095. doi: 10.14309/ajg.0000000000002138. Epub 2022 Dec 23.

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.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Biopsy
  • Enteritis
  • Eosinophilia
  • Eosinophilic Esophagitis* / diagnosis
  • Eosinophilic Esophagitis* / therapy
  • Gastritis
  • Gastroenterologists*
  • Humans
  • Quality Indicators, Health Care

Supplementary concepts

  • Eosinophilic enteropathy