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Impact of adherence to care pathway interventions on recovery following bowel resection within an established enhanced recovery program

Authors: Nicolò Pecorelli, Olivia Hershorn, Gabriele Baldini, Julio F. Fiore Jr., Barry L. Stein, A. Sender Liberman, Patrick Charlebois, Franco Carli, Liane S. Feldman

Published in: Surgical Endoscopy | Issue 4/2017

Abstract

Introduction

Guidelines recommend incorporation of more than 20 perioperative interventions within an enhanced recovery program (ERP). However, the impact of overall adherence to the pathway and the relative contribution of each intervention are unclear. The aim of this study was to estimate the extent to which adherence to ERP elements is associated with outcomes and identify key ERP elements predicting successful recovery following bowel resection.

Methods

Prospectively collected data entered in a registry specifically designed for ERPs were reviewed. Patients undergoing elective bowel resection between 2012 and 2014 were treated within an ERP comprising 23 care elements. Primary outcome was successful recovery defined as the absence of complications, discharge by postoperative day 4 and no readmission. Secondary outcomes were length of hospital stay (LOS), 30-day morbidity, and severity (Comprehensive complication index, CCI, 0–100). Regression analyses were adjusted for potential confounders.

Results

A total of 347 patients were included in the study. Median primary LOS was 4 days (IQR 3–7). Patients were adherent to median 18 (IQR 16–20) elements. A total of 156 (45 %) patients had successful recovery. Morbidity occurred in 175 (50 %) patients with median CCI 8.6 (IQR 0–22.6). There was a positive association between adherence and successful recovery (OR 1.39 for every additional element, p < 0.001), LOS (11 % reduction for every additional element, p < 0.001), 30-day postoperative morbidity (OR 0.78, p < 0.001), and the CCI (17 % reduction, p < 0.001). Laparoscopy (OR 4.32, p < 0.001), early mobilization out of bed (OR 2.25, p = 0.021), and early termination of IV fluid infusion (OR 2.00, p = 0.013) significantly predicted successful recovery. These factors were also associated with reduced morbidity and complication severity.

Conclusions

Increased adherence to ERP interventions was associated with successful early recovery and a reduction in postoperative morbidity and complication severity. In an established ERP where overall adherence was high, laparoscopic approach, perioperative fluid management, and patient mobilization remain key elements associated with improved outcomes.

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Title: Impact of adherence to care pathway interventions on recovery following bowel resection within an established enhanced recovery program
Authors: Nicolò Pecorelli
Olivia Hershorn
Gabriele Baldini
Julio F. Fiore Jr.
Barry L. Stein
A. Sender Liberman
Patrick Charlebois
Franco Carli
Liane S. Feldman
Publication date: 01-04-2017
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Surgical Endoscopy / Issue 4/2017
Print ISSN: 0930-2794
Electronic ISSN: 1432-2218
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00464-016-5169-2

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Impact of adherence to care pathway interventions on recovery following bowel resection within an established enhanced recovery program

Abstract

Introduction

Methods

Results

Conclusions

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Abstract

Introduction

Methods

Results

Conclusions

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