Impact of observer variability on the usefulness of endoscopic images for the documentation of upper gastrointestinal endoscopy

• Published in: Scandinavian journal of gastroenterology Vol. 42; no. 9; p. 1106
• Main Authors: Asfeldt, Anne Mette, Straume, Bjørn, Paulssen, Eyvind J
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England 01.01.2007
• Subjects: Clinical Competence; Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal - standards; Follow-Up Studies; Gastroenterology; Humans; Norway; Observer Variation; Research Design; Surveys and Questionnaires; Video Recording - instrumentation; Norway

Endoscopy is an observer-dependent diagnostic method, which, until recently, has lacked precise guidelines for written reports. There is an increasing demand for improvement in endoscopy records, which may necessitate the supplementation of image documentation. The aim of this study was to estimate...