National quality assurance program using digital cytopathology: a 5-year digital transformation experience by the Korean Society for Cytopathology.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Digital cytopathology (DC) is emerging as a transformative approach in quality assurance programs (QAP), though its comprehensive evaluation remains limited. Since 2020, the Korean Society for Cytopathology has progressively incorporated DC into its national QAP, including digital proficiency testing (PT), sample adequacy testing (SAT), a customizable PT module, and a self-assessment module (SAM), aiming for full digital implementation by 2026.

Methods

This 5-year study assessed diagnostic concordance between conventional and digital PT formats and analyzed participant feedback on service quality and digital image usability across PT, SAT, and SAM. Parallel testing was conducted during the transitional phase, and satisfaction was measured through structured survey

SUBMITTER: Chong Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12455406 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature