Exploring quality indicators for the detection of Helicobacter pylori-naive gastric cancer: a cross-sectional nationwide survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background/aims

Diagnosis of Helicobacter pylori-naïve gastric cancer (HPNGC) is becoming increasingly important. This study aimed to explore the quality indicators for HPNGC detection.

Methods

We conducted a cross-sectional, nationwide, web-based survey of gastrointestinal endoscopists in Japan. In addition to questions about the number of HPNGC cases detected in a year and basic information, the questionnaire also consisted of 28 questions: (1) 18 about HPNGC awareness, (2) six about diagnostic proactiveness, and (3) four about interest in HPNGC.

Results

Valid responses were obtained from 712 endoscopists. The Japan Gastroenterological Endoscopy Society-certified endoscopists had a significantly higher HPNGC detection rate than the nonspecialists (0.42% vs. 0.32%, r

SUBMITTER: Ishibashi F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10393563 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature