ACERTO Project - 15 years changing perioperative care in Brazil

Area of Science:

• Perioperative Medicine
• Surgical Care
• Evidence-Based Practice

Background:

• The ACERTO project, initiated in 2005, established a multimodal perioperative care protocol.
• It emphasizes evidence-based practices and interdisciplinary collaboration in patient management.
• The protocol has been disseminated across Brazil, gaining support from major surgical and nutritional societies.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review and compile publications related to the ACERTO project.
• To showcase the project's impact on perioperative care over 15 years.
• To outline the historical evolution and dissemination of the ACERTO protocol.

Main Methods:

• Compilation of studies utilizing the ACERTO protocol.
• Review of national publications from various surgical specialties.
• Analysis of the ACERTO project's timeline and development.

Main Results:

• Dozens of studies confirm the protocol's efficacy.
• Significant reductions in hospital stay duration.
• Decreased incidence of postoperative complications and associated hospital costs.

Conclusions:

• The ACERTO project represents a modern, evidence-based approach to perioperative care.
• Its interdisciplinary model has proven effective in improving patient outcomes and reducing healthcare expenses.
• The project's sustained dissemination highlights its importance in Brazilian surgical practice.