This study evaluated whether improved compliance with ERAS protocol modifed for gynecological surgery which recommended by the ERAS Society is associated with better clinical outcomes and patient experience, and to determine the infuence of compliance with each ERAS element on patients’ outcome after benign hysterectomy.
(2021) 21:289 Shen et al BMC Anesthesiology https://doi.org/10.1186/s12871-021-01509-0 Open Access RESEARCH Impact of enhanced recovery after surgery protocol compliance on patients’ outcome in benign hysterectomy and establishment of a predictive nomogram model Yiwei Shen1, Feng Lv1, Su Min1* , Gangming Wu1, Juying Jin1, Yao Gong2, Jian Yu2, Peipei Qin1 and Ying Zhang1 Abstract Background: Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) pathways have been shown to improve clinical outcomes after surgery Considering the importance of patient experience for patients with benign surgery, this study evaluated whether improved compliance with ERAS protocol modified for gynecological surgery which recommended by the ERAS Society is associated with better clinical outcomes and patient experience, and to determine the influence of compliance with each ERAS element on patients’ outcome after benign hysterectomy Methods: A prospective observational study was performed on the women who underwent hysterectomy between 2019 and 2020 A total of 475 women greater 18 years old were classified into three groups according to their per cent compliance with ERAS protocols: Group I: