Implementation of the ERAS protocol in gynecology and oncogynecology – evaluation of a pilot study

Česká verzia

Authors: Tomáš Brtnický ¹ ; Markéta Malecová ¹ ; Peter Koliba ¹ ; P. Hubka ¹ ; P. Sládková ² ; D. Hodyc ³; M. Škodová ³; Michal Zikán ¹
Authors place of work: Gynekologicko-porodnická klinika 1. LF UK a FN Bulovka, Praha ¹; Oddělení fyziatrie a léčebné rehabilitace, FN Bulovka, Praha ²; Advance Hospital Analytics, Praha ³
Published in the journal: Ceska Gynekol 2023; 88(5): 347-352
Category: Original Article
doi: https://doi.org/10.48095/cccg2023347

Summary

Objective: To describe the implementation process and evaluate the success of compliance with the recommended ERAS protocol in the Czech healthcare system. Methods: The study included 163 patients from March to September 2022, a total of 7 months. Patients were divided into three groups according to the type of surgery. Clinical protocol: Oncogynecology, hysterectomy and laparoscopy. The implementation was realized in three phases (preparation, implementation of the protocol itself and evaluation). Results and conclusions: The cumulative adherence rate was 90% or more in all three groups. Based on the pilot results at our department, we evaluated the ERAS concept as a well-implemented tool for gynaecological departments in the Czech healthcare system.

Keywords:

ERAS – adherence – implementation

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