Increased capture of post-endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography adverse events by delayed (day 7) follow-up calls: a prospective comparison of physician- and nurse-initiated calls.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is a high-risk endoscopic procedure. We recently found that physician-initiated post-ERCP follow-up calls on day 7 post-ERCP increased adverse event capture. Subsequently, we prospectively evaluated the utility of nurse-initiated follow-up calls, comparing these with physician-initiated calls to assess the impact of transitioning this responsibility to a nurse.

Methods

This prospective study was conducted on consecutive patients undergoing ERCP at our academic tertiary care medical center. Patients received phone calls on days 1 and 7 post-ERCP, from either an endoscopist or a nurse coordinator, using a standardized script to assess delayed complications (pancreatitis, non-pancreatitis abdominal pain, bleeding,

SUBMITTER: Barakat MT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12277518 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul-Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature