ERAS

This study tested whether a smartphone app could help people recover better after hip or knee replacement surgery. 140 adults used the app along with standard recovery care, or just standard care alone. The goal was to see if the app improved physical function and reduced pain in…

This study tested a new care plan that gets people eating and moving sooner after lung surgery. 232 adults having chest surgery were split into two groups: one got the new early-care plan, the other got usual care. The goal was to see if early feeding and activity improve recover…

This study tested a special care plan called Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) in 82 children aged 6-17 who had their appendix removed. The plan includes many steps before, during, and after surgery to help kids recover faster. Researchers measured how long children stayed i…

This study looked at two ways to control pain after open gynecologic cancer surgery: an epidural block and a newer erector spinae plane block. Researchers measured pain scores, opioid use, and how soon patients could move after surgery. The goal was to see if the newer block work…

This study tested whether having a dedicated nurse coordinator helps patients stick to a recovery program after colorectal surgery. About 200 adults having planned major colorectal surgery took part. The nurse coordinator guided patients through the recovery steps, and researcher…

This study tested whether using artificial intelligence (AI) to teach nursing students about a special care plan (called ERAS) helps them learn better. 70 nursing students took part, with half learning through AI-assisted cases and the other half through standard teaching. The go…