Journal article
Application of Next Generation Quality/Statistical Process Control and Expert-Led Case Review to Increase the Consistency of Diagnostic Rates in Precancerous Colorectal Polyps
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Prior work suggests high interrater variability in the pathologist diagnostic rate (PDR) of the precancerous polyp sessile serrated adenoma (SSA).
OBJECTIVES: To improve the diagnostic consistency in the pathological evaluation of colorectal polyp specimens with diagnostic rate awareness, using funnel plots (FPs)/control charts (CCs), and a focused group case review.
Authors
Bonert M; Collins A; Xenodemetropoulos T; Dmetrichuk JM; Al-Haddad S; Major P; Naqvi A
Journal
Quality Management in Health Care, Vol. 30, No. 3, pp. 176–183
Publisher
Wolters Kluwer
Publication Date
July 2021
DOI
10.1097/qmh.0000000000000299
ISSN
1063-8628