%0 Journal Article
%T Analysis of Enhanced Recovery after Surgery Applications in Patients Who Received Surgical Intervention
%A Selda Rizalar
%A Sacide Yildizeli Topcu
%J Open Access Library Journal
%V 2
%N 10
%P 1-8
%@ 2333-9721
%D 2015
%I Open Access Library
%R 10.4236/oalib.1102010
%X Background & Objectives: Accelerated recovery approaches decrease the
stress response, improve the functions of organs and thus shorten the recovery
process postoperatively. Nurses, as a member of health care team, have the key
role in these applications. This research was carried out with the aim of
analyzing the ERAS methods which applied to the patients in surgical clinics. Method:
A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted in 2013 to include 194
patients who underwent a surgical intervention. Data were collected using a
researcher-made questionnaire and statistically evaluated using percentage,
chi-square test and correlation analysis. Results: It was found that almost all
of the patients got information about operation in preoperative period. According
to our study, mostly general anesthesia was applied (87.6% of the patients);
fasting durations (27.3 ¡À 20.2 hr for liquid and 38.2 ¡À 22.8 hr for solid food)
and first mobilization durations (33.6 ¡À 19.5 hr) were long and approximately
in half of the patients total pain control couldn¡¯t be achieved. It was
detected that intravenous catheters were often used whereas urinary catheter or
nasogastric tube was rarely used. As the first mobilization time extended,
length of stay in the hospital prolonged postoperatively. Conclusion: Based on
the study findings, it was concluded that ERAS programs were applied partially.
%K Accelerated Recovery Programs
%K Enhanced Recovery after Surgery
%K Fast Track Surgery
%K Nursing Care
%K Postoperative Care
%U http://www.oalib.com/paper/3151188