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Pentz B, Patel P, Pilkington M, Daodu O, Lam JYK, Howlett A, Stephen L, Spencer A, Unrau J, Theam M, Brindle ME. Optimizing Implementation of the Neonatal Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Guideline. J Pediatr Surg 2024:S0022-3468(24)00406-8. [PMID: 39068053 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2024.06.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2024] [Revised: 06/14/2024] [Accepted: 06/29/2024] [Indexed: 07/30/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS®) protocols require multidisciplinary team engagement from healthcare professionals (HCPs), where limited studies exist on neonatal ERAS®protocols. Therefore, we aimed to capture perceptions of HCPs on facilitation and implementation of the neonatal ERAS®guideline. METHODS 10 neonates were recruited. 13 HCPs involved in these patient's care were interviewed and 8 surveyed consisting of pediatric anesthesiologists, neonatologists, neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) registered nurses (RNs), and pediatric surgeons. Using a multi-methods design, recruitment, semi-structured interviews and surveys were conducted from May 17, 2021 to November 1, 2022. Data was coded using The Promoting Action on Research Implementation in Health Studies and then thematically analyzed. RESULTS Interviews were conducted with 4 pediatric anesthesiologists, 4 neonatologists, 2 NICU RNs, and 3 pediatric surgeons and surveys with 1 pediatric anesthesiologist, 2 neonatologists, 3 NICU RNs, and 2 pediatric surgeons. From interviews, the top 3 facilitation strategies were utilization of: (1) multidisciplinary guideline champions, (2) reminders and education, and (3) results to facilitate adherence. Incorporation of these strategies resulted in perceived: (1) stronger buy-in and engagement and (2) improved team communication, job satisfaction, care quality, and parental involvement. CONCLUSION HCPs stressed the importance of guideline champions, reminders and education, and results distribution. Given implementation during the COVID-19 pandemic, awareness and education were mixed. Nonetheless, HCPs perceived improved buy-in and engagement, communication, job satisfaction, quality of care, and parental involvement. Incorporation of these strategies can promote successful ERAS® guideline facilitation and implementation and should be considered for future ERAS® projects. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE IV.
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- Brandon Pentz
- Department of Surgery, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada.
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- Department of Surgery, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Division of Pediatric General and Thoracic Surgery, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada; Department of Pediatric Surgery, Alberta Children's Hospital, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Children's Hospital at London Health Sciences Centre, London, ON, Canada
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- Department of Neonatology, Alberta Children's Hospital, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Department of Neonatology, Alberta Children's Hospital, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesia, Alberta Children's Hospital, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Department of Neonatology, Alberta Children's Hospital, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesia, Alberta Children's Hospital, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada; Department of Pediatric Surgery, Alberta Children's Hospital, Calgary, AB, Canada
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Hong M, Ghajar M, Allen W, Jasti S, Alvarez-Downing MM. Evaluating Implementation Costs of an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Protocol in Colorectal Surgery: A Systematic Review. World J Surg 2023; 47:1589-1596. [PMID: 37149554 DOI: 10.1007/s00268-023-07024-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/26/2023] [Indexed: 05/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols have been well documented in the current literature to improve healthcare outcomes by decreasing length of stay, resource utilization, and morbidity without increasing readmission rates or complications. This subsequently leads to a net decrease in hospital costs. However, the initial costs of implementing such a program have not been well described, which is crucial information for hospitals with less resources. The aim of this study was to provide a cohesive review of the current literature for the costs of implementing a colorectal surgery ERAS protocol. METHODS A comprehensive review was conducted on five databases (Google Scholar, Web of Science, PROSPERO, PubMed, and Cochrane) with the assistance of a professional librarian. All relevant English articles published between 1995 and June 2021 were screened for eligibility prior to inclusion in the review. Cost data were converted to US dollars based on the exchange rate at the end time of the study period for standardization. RESULTS Seven studies were included for review. The studies evaluated a range of 50-1295 patients through their respective ERAS programs, which were followed for 5 to 22 months. ERAS implementation costs ranged from $57 to $1536 per patient. Components for each ERAS program varied for each study, but ultimately, the greatest costs were attributed to personnel. CONCLUSIONS Despite data heterogeneity and inconsistencies between cost breakdowns, a majority of the implementation cost was found to be secondary to personnel. This review demonstrates the need for a more standardized approach for reporting ERAS implementation costs through an open database as well as a potential streamlining of the ERAS protocol to facilitate implementation in institutions with less financial resources.
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- Minki Hong
- Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, NJ, USA
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- Rutgers University, George F. Smith Library of the Health Sciences, Newark, NJ, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Colorectal Surgery, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, 185 South Orange Avenue, Medical Science Building, G-514, Newark, NJ, 07103, USA.
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Bourazani M, Asimakopoulou E, Magklari C, Fyrfiris N, Tsirikas I, Diakoumis G, Kelesi M, Fasoi G, Kormas T, Lefaki G. Developing an enhanced recovery after surgery program for oncology patients who undergo hip or knee reconstruction surgery. World J Orthop 2021; 12:346-359. [PMID: 34189073 PMCID: PMC8223725 DOI: 10.5312/wjo.v12.i6.346] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2020] [Revised: 04/20/2021] [Accepted: 05/07/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols are applied in orthopedic surgery and are intended to reduce perioperative stress by implementing combined evidence-based practices with the cooperation of various health professionals as an interdisciplinary team. ERAS pathways include pre-operative patient counselling, regional anesthesia and analgesia techniques, post-operative pain management, early mobilization and early feeding. Studies have shown improvement in the recovery of patients who followed an ERAS program after hip or knee arthroplasty, compared with those who followed a traditional care approach. ERAS protocols reduce post-operative stress, contribute to rapid recovery, shorten length of stay (LOS) without increasing the complications or readmissions, improve patient satisfaction and decrease the hospital costs. We suggest that the ERAS pathway could reduce the LOS in hospital for patients undergoing total hip replacement or total knee replacement. These programs require good organization and handling by the multidisciplinary team. ERAS programs increase patient's satisfaction due to their active participation which they experience as personalized treatment. The aim of the study was to develop an ERAS protocol for oncology patients who undergo bone reconstruction surgeries using massive endoprosthesis, with a view to improving the surgical outcomes.
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- Maria Bourazani
- Department of Anesthesiology, “Saint-Savvas” Anticancer Hospital of Athens, Athens 11522, Attica, Greece
- Department of Nursing, University of West Attica, Athens 12243, Attica, Greece
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- Department of Anesthesiology, “Saint-Savvas” Anticancer Hospital of Athens, Athens 11522, Attica, Greece
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- Department of Anesthesiology, “Saint-Savvas” Anticancer Hospital of Athens, Athens 11522, Attica, Greece
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- Department of Anesthesiology, “Saint-Savvas” Anticancer Hospital of Athens, Athens 11522, Attica, Greece
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- Orthopedic Clinic, “Saint-Savvas” Anticancer Hospital of Athens, Athens 11522, Attica, Greece
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- Department of Nursing, University of West Attica, Athens 12243, Attica, Greece
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- Department of Nursing, University of West Attica, Athens 12243, Attica, Greece
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- Orthopedic Clinic, “Saint-Savvas” Anticancer Hospital of Athens, Athens 11522, Attica, Greece
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- Department of Anesthesiology, “Saint-Savvas” Anticancer Hospital of Athens, Athens 11522, Attica, Greece
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Jiang M, Liu S, Deng H, Liang X, Bo Z. The efficacy and safety of fast track surgery (FTS) in patients after hip fracture surgery: a meta-analysis. J Orthop Surg Res 2021; 16:162. [PMID: 33639957 PMCID: PMC7913454 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-021-02277-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2020] [Accepted: 02/01/2021] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Fast track surgery (FTS) has been gradually applied in perioperative management of orthopedic surgery, but there still some research suspected that the prognosis of patients is not as expected and the cost is high, the effect of the FTS still urgently needed for support by evidence-based medicine. METHODS We retrieved RCTs from medical research literature databases. Risk ratios (RR), standard mean difference (SMD), and 95% confidence intervals (CI) were calculated to compare the primary and safety endpoints. RESULTS Overall, a total of 8886 patients were retrieved from 57 articles, of which 4448 patients (50.06%) were randomized to experimental group whereas 4438 patients (49.94%) were randomized to control group. The result showed that FTS could significantly shorten the length of stay (LOS), decrease the visual analog scale (VAS), reduce the leaving bed time and the hospitalization costs, and improve Harris hip joint function score. The incidence of complications such as respiratory system infection, urinary system infection, venous thrombus embolism (VTE), pressure sore, incision infection, constipation, and prosthesis dislocation also has been decreased significantly. Meanwhile, FTS improved patients' satisfaction apparently. CONCLUSIONS This meta-analysis reveals that FTS could significantly shorten the length of stay, alleviate the pain, reduce the leaving bed time and the hospitalization costs, and improve hip function. The incidence of complications also has been decreased significantly. Meanwhile, FTS has been spoken highly in patients in terms of nursing satisfaction. Its efficacy and safety were proved to be reliable.
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- Mingyang Jiang
- Department of Bone and Joint Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, China
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- Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, China
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- Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, China
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- Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, China
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- Department of Bone and Joint Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, China.
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