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- Title
Advanced trainee perceptions of disposable duodenoscopes and disposable endcaps: results of a nationwide survey.
- Authors
Ramai, Daryl; Ofosu, Andrew; Siadappa, Pradeep; Chandan, Saurabh; Barakat, Monique T.
- Abstract
Introduction: Disposable duodenoscopes and duodenoscopes with disposable endcaps are being used in clinical practice to reduce or eliminate the risk of transmitting infections. The study aim was to assess perceptions and experiences regarding the use of these duodenoscopes among advanced endoscopy fellows in a nationally representative sample. Methods: A 17-item electronic survey was sent to 74 advanced endoscopy training programs. The survey was completed by 50 participants and their responses were included for analysis. Results: Most participants were from academic training programs (82.7%) and identified as being in their 7th year of post graduate training (92%; PGY-7). Participants performed an average of 414 ERCPs. 29% reported difficulty with cannulation using disposable duodenoscopes versus 15.7% with duodenoscopes with disposable endcaps (vs. standard duodenoscope). 96% of trainees perceived disposable duodenoscopes as not cost effective and 92% stated they would not use this device during independent practice. 100% of trainees stated that they would use duodenoscopes with disposable endcaps during independent practice. For their most challenging cases, 90% of trainees preferred using standard reprocessable duodenoscopes while no trainee indicated they would prefer using a disposable duodenoscope in this scenario. 82% of participants stated that disposable duodenoscopes and disposable endcaps should be used exclusively or preferentially for high-risk patients citing cost, functionality, and concerns regarding environmental impact. Discussion: Advanced endoscopy fellows perceive disposable duodenoscopes as impacting technical maneuverability. Concerns about functionality, cost effectiveness and environmental impact are barriers to adoption.
- Subjects
UNITED States; CROSS infection prevention; ENDOSCOPES; MEDICAL education; QUALITATIVE research; DESCRIPTIVE statistics; UNITED States. Food &; Drug Administration; QUANTITATIVE research; EXPERIENCE; STUDENTS; SURVEYS; DISPOSABLE medical devices; ENDOSCOPIC gastrointestinal surgery; STUDENT attitudes; DATA analysis software; CONFIDENCE intervals; MEDICAL equipment contamination; PREVENTION
- Publication
Surgical Endoscopy & Other Interventional Techniques, 2024, Vol 38, Issue 6, p3361
- ISSN
1866-6817
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1007/s00464-024-10855-2