Methodology for implementing early recovery after surgery protocols in colorectal surgery
Authors:
P. Kocian 1; F. Pazdírek 1; M. Vjaclovský 1; M. Bockova 1; A. Stolz 1; D. Hodyc 2
Authors‘ workplace:
Chirurgická klinika 2. lékařské fakulty Univerzity Karlovy a Fakultní nemocnice v Motole, Praha, Česká republika
1; Advance Healthcare Management Consulting, Praha, Česká republika
2
Published in:
Rozhl. Chir., 2023, roč. 102, č. 7, s. 268-276.
Category:
Original articles
doi:
https://doi.org/10.33699/PIS.2023.102.7.268–276
Overview
Introduction: Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols in colorectal surgery leads to improved quality of care and more efficient resource utilization. Despite these positive outcomes, the penetration of ERAS protocols in the Czech Republic is low. The aim of this study is to present a general methodology for implementing an ERAS protocol in colorectal surgery.
Methods: The methodology is based on the authors’ extensive experience in implementing clinical protocols at various institutions in the Czech Republic, as well as published international experiences. This methodology is described in detail and supplemented with data obtained during implementation of an ERAS program at the author’s institution.
Results: The preparatory phase includes in-depth quality of care audits and preparation of an ERAS protocol. The purpose of the audits is to identify areas of care where standardization or targeted changes in clinical practice are desirable. The implementation phase involves staff training, technical implementation support, protocol dissemination, adherence monitoring, and evaluation of a pilot phase with subsequent protocol adjustments. The evaluation phase involves data collection, maintaining a prospective database, and regular assessments.
Conclusion: The presented methodology describes the individual steps in the process of implementing a clinical protocol into practice. This text can serve as a manual for implementing an ERAS protocol in colorectal surgery at any institution.
Keywords:
ERAS – colorectal surgery – methodology – implementation – clinical protocol
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