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World J Gastrointest Oncol. Apr 15, 2012; 4(4): 76-81
Published online Apr 15, 2012. doi: 10.4251/wjgo.v4.i4.76
Endoscopic electronic record: A new approach for improving management of colorectal cancer prevention
Elham Maserat, Reza Safdari, Elnaz Maserat, Mohamad Reza Zali
Elham Maserat, Reza Safdari, Elnaz Maserat, Mohamad Reza Zali, Tehran University of Medical Sciences and Research Center for Gastroenterology and Liver Disease of Shahid Beheshti University, M.C., 7th floor of Taleghani Hospital, Tabnak Street, Evin, Tehran 1985711151, Iran
Author contributions: All authors contributed to this paper.
Correspondence to: Elham Maserat, PhD, Tehran University of Medical Sciences and Research Center for Gastroenterology and Liver Disease of Shahid Beheshti University, M.C., 7th floor of Taleghani Hospital, Tabnak Street, Evin, Tehran 1985711151, Iran. elhammaserat@gmail.com
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Received: May 18, 2011
Revised: March 1, 2012
Accepted: March 10, 2012
Published online: April 15, 2012
Abstract

Digestive endoscopy is currently the main diagnostic procedure for investigation of the digestive tract when a digestive disease is suspected. The use of computers and electronic medical records for the management of endoscopic data are an important key to improving endoscopy unit efficiency and productivity. This technology supports optimal program operation, monitoring and evaluation colorectal cancer screening. This article is a comprehensive survey of endoscopic electronic medical records and information systems. Computerized clinical records have the capability of identifying patients due for screening and to calculate baseline rates of colorectal cancer screening by patient characteristics and by primary care physician and practice group. This paper describes data flow in the endoscopy unit, the minimum data set of colorectal cancer and key features of endoscopic electronic medical record. In addition, the researchers state standards in different aspects, especially terminology standards and interoperability standards for image and text.

Keywords: Endoscopic electronic medical record; Minimum datasets; Information management; Reporting; Colorectal cancer prevention