Utilization of and barriers to enhanced recovery pathway implementation in pediatric urology.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Enhanced Recovery Pathways (ERPs), also known as ERAS® pathways, are standardized pathways composed of 21-24 perioperative elements designed to improve post-surgical recovery. ERP has been shown to be safe and effective in children undergoing bladder reconstruction but has not been widely utilized.

Objective

The aim of this study was to assess utilization of ERPs in pediatric urology and identify barriers to establishing these standardized pathways.

Study design

Pediatric urologists who were members of the Societies for Pediatric Urology (SPU) were surveyed regarding their familiarity with standardized ERPs, current use of ERP elements, and encountered or perceived barriers to standardized ERP implementation. Willingness to implement ERP elements in a chi

SUBMITTER: Chan YY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8217105 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature