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World J Methodol. Dec 20, 2024; 14(4): 95558
Published online Dec 20, 2024. doi: 10.5662/wjm.v14.i4.95558
Published online Dec 20, 2024. doi: 10.5662/wjm.v14.i4.95558
Table 1 Core components of enhanced recovery protocols after orthopedic surgery
Component | Description | Benefits |
Preoperative counseling | Informing patients about the surgery and expectations | Reduces anxiety, sets realistic expectations |
Nutritional optimization | Improving nutritional status pre-surgery | Enhances healing, reduces complications |
Minimally invasive techniques | Employing less invasive surgical methods | Minimizes tissue damage, quicker recovery |
Pain management | Multimodal strategy to control pain | Promotes early activity, reduces opioid dependency |
Early mobilization | Encouraging movement post-surgery | Shortens hospital stays, reduces complication risks |
Table 2 Clinical outcomes after implementation of enhanced recovery after surgery protocols
Outcome measure | Traditional approach | Enhanced approach | Impact |
Postoperative complications | Higher | Reduced | Improved patient safety |
Length of hospital stay | Longer | Shorter | Enhanced bed availability, cost savings |
Patient satisfaction | Variable | Higher | Positive patient experience |
Recovery time | Prolonged | Accelerated | Faster return to normal activities |
Table 3 Challenges and solutions in implementation of enhanced recovery after surgery
Challenge | Description | Proposed solution |
Resistance to change | Reluctance to adopt new protocols | Effective communication, education on benefits |
Resource demands | Need for training, materials | Resource allocation, comprehensive staff training |
Training requirements | Extensive training of multidisciplinary team | Developing structured training programs |
Integration of teams | Coordination among various departments | Promoting interdepartmental collaboration |
Table 4 Future directions of enhanced recovery after surgery in orthopedics
Area of focus | Description | Potential impact |
Personalized care | Customized treatment per patient needs | Improved patient outcomes, enhanced satisfaction |
Integration of digital tools | Use of wearables, telemedicine | Better monitoring, adherence to protocols |
Continuous research and development | Ongoing updates to protocols | Keeping practices up-to-date, responsive to needs |
Interdisciplinary collaboration | Collaborative patient care approach | Holistic patient management, improved care quality |
- Citation: Muthu S, Jeyaraman M, Jeyaraman N, Ramasubramanian S. Optimizing outcomes: Implementing enhanced recovery after surgery in orthopedic surgery. World J Methodol 2024; 14(4): 95558
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2222-0682/full/v14/i4/95558.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5662/wjm.v14.i4.95558