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Implementation Of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (Eras) Protocol After Cystectomy: A Quality Improvement Project To Evaluate Bowel Function With Implementation Of Eras Protocol, Weruche Agube
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Abstract
The purpose of this Quality Improvement project was to develop and implement an enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocol for cystectomy patients at a regional hospital in central Illinois. Specific goals included reducing patient’s length of hospital stay, reducing occurrence of postoperative ileus after surgery as well as educating the nurses involved in patient care about effective implementation the protocol. An educational presentation and knowledge assessment via testing was developed and subsequently presented to the nurses both inpatient and outpatient at the host facility. A specific protocol was crafted after discussion with stakeholders and the ERAS protocol was finalized …