Use of the Electronic Health Record to Target Patients for Non-endoscopic Barrett's Esophagus Screening.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Clinical prediction models targeting patients for Barrett's esophagus (BE) screening include data obtained by interview, questionnaire, and body measurements. A tool based on electronic health records (EHR) data could reduce cost and enhance usability, particularly if combined with non-endoscopic BE screening methods.

Aims

To determine whether EHR-based data can identify BE patients.

Methods

We performed a retrospective review of patients ages 50-75 who underwent a first-time esophagogastroduodenoscopy. Data extracted from the EHR included demographics and BE risk factors. Endoscopy and pathology reports were reviewed for histologically confirmed BE. Screening criteria modified from clinical guidelines were assessed for association with BE. Subsequently, a

SUBMITTER: Baldwin-Hunter BL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7191846 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature