Adherence to Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) With Bellwether Surgical Procedures in Ethiopia: A Retrospective Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) is a multimodal perioperative care approach that aims to improve patient outcomes by reducing physiological stress and promoting organ functional recovery. Implementing ERAS in low-resource settings faces challenges due to limited infrastructure and resources. This study examined the adherence to five ERAS recommendations with Bellwether surgical procedures in Ethiopian surgical facilities.

Method

A retrospective database review of the Ethiopian perioperative registry was conducted. A total of 555 patients were included in this study. Data extraction included patient demographics, American Society of Anesthesiologists' Physical Status classification, surgical variables, postoperative hospital length of stay (LOS), and ERAS gu

SUBMITTER: Kifle F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11994138 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature