Enhanced recovery after surgery in Australia: A classic example of an evidence–practice gap
Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) pathways – often referred to as fast-track programs – are multidisciplinary, evidence-based perioperative pathways, designed to achieve early recovery for patients undergoing major surgery. ERAS has been described as a surgical revolution because of the benefi...
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| Language: | English |
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Australian College of Perioperative Nurses
2020-12-01
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| Series: | Journal of Perioperative Nursing |
| Online Access: | https://journal.acorn.org.au/index.php/jpn/article/view/212 |
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| Summary: | Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) pathways – often referred to as fast-track programs – are multidisciplinary, evidence-based perioperative pathways, designed to achieve early recovery for patients undergoing major surgery. ERAS has been described as a surgical revolution because of the benefits it produces. A recent systematic review found, on average, ERAS pathways reduce length of stay by 2.3 days and case costs by $639.00; without adverse impact on mortality, adverse events, or readmissions.
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| ISSN: | 2209-1084 2209-1092 |