Enhanced Surgical Recovery Nursing Program: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Optimize Postoperative Patient Recovery

Area of Science:

• Surgical Nursing
• Perioperative Care
• Patient Recovery

Background:

• Enhanced recovery is a key treatment for elective major surgeries.
• Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) involves perioperative strategies and patient engagement.
• Optimizing postoperative outcomes is crucial for healthcare professionals.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the impact of an enhanced recovery program on psychological and physiological outcomes.
• To assess the effect of ERAS on length of postoperative stay and complications.

Main Methods:

• A quasi-experimental study was conducted on 142 patients undergoing elective abdominal surgery.
• Psychological (anxiety) and physiological outcomes were measured preoperatively.
• Outcomes were compared between an experimental ERAS group and a treatment-as-usual group.

Main Results:

• The ERAS group showed significantly lower anxiety scores (p < 0.05).
• Physiological measures including pain, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure improved significantly in the ERAS group (p < 0.05).
• ERAS patients had increased vital capacity, shorter hospital stays (p = 0.001), and fewer complications.

Conclusions:

• ERAS programs are effective in improving patient recovery after major elective surgery.
• Implementing ERAS strategies is vital for reducing postoperative complications and hospital stay duration.
• Multidisciplinary approaches in ERAS nursing optimize patient outcomes.