TY  - JOUR
AU  - Angus, Michelle
AU  - Jackson, Kelly
AU  - Smurthwaite, Glyn
AU  - Carrasco, Roberto
AU  - Mohammad, Saeed
AU  - Verma, Rajat
AU  - Siddique, Irfan
PY  - 2019
TI  - The implementation of enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) in complex spinal surgery
JF  - Journal of Spine Surgery; Vol 5, No 1 (March 22, 2019): Journal of Spine Surgery
Y2  - 2019
KW  - 
N2  - Background: This paper aims to review the introduction of an enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) service within complex spinal surgery, with an aim to assess if this is a cost effective way to improve the overall experience of such complex surgery.  Methods: The ERAS model was defined and followed within a regional centre for complex spinal surgery in the UK. Outcomes such as length of stay (LOS) and satisfaction were measured before and after implementation of the service.  Results: LOS was reduced and both patient and staff satisfaction improved following the implementation of the ERAS service.  Conclusions: The ERAS model can successfully be implemented within complex spinal surgery, to help improve satisfaction and reduce cost.
UR  - https://jss.amegroups.org/article/view/4450