Projects

Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) In Lumbar Spinal Fusion Surgery

Project Categories

Applied/Translational Research

Care Continuum

Platform

National University Health System Quality Improvement

Cluster

National University Health System

31 December 2021

To compare early outcomes of ERAS protocol for lumbar spinal fusion surgery patients against non-ERAS protocols. ERAS protocols demonstrated improved recovery times and reduced complications, promoting adoption in other surgeries.

Year Submitted: 2021
Published Date: 31 December 2021

Tags: Applied/Translational Research, Care Continuum, Quantitative Research, Inpatient Care

About this Content

Aims

To compare early outcomes of ERAS protocol for lumbar spinal fusion surgery patients against non-ERAS protocols.

Background

Traditional LSF surgery processes lacked a multidisciplinary approach, leading to extended recovery times.

Methods

Implemented ERAS protocols including pre-op education, multimodal perioperative care, and enhanced communication.

Results

Reduced average length of stay (ALOS) by 1.5 days; opioid usage decreased by 32%; improved patient mobilization.

Conclusion

ERAS protocols demonstrated improved recovery times and reduced complications, promoting adoption in other surgeries.

Lessons Learnt

Multidisciplinary leadership and pre-op education are key success factors for improving recovery outcomes.

Keywords

Lumbar Spinal Fusion, Recovery, ERAS, Length of Stay

Innovators' Details

Healthcare Cluster(s)	National University Health System
Organization(s) Involved	Ng Teng Fong General Hospital, Jurong Community Hospital
Platform(s)	National University Health System Quality Improvement
Healthcare Professional Group(s)	Allied Health, Healthcare Administration, Medical
Applicable Specialty or Discipline	Neurology, Surgery, Physiotherapy, Clinical Research
Project Lead(s)	Rajeesh George
Project Member(s)	Gamaliel Tan Deepak Joseph Manu Jacob Abraham Mathew Neo Kellyn Lee Amanda Ng Cheong Siew Jing Tang Min Yee Fareed Kagda

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Fione Gun - Fione_Gun@nuhs.edu.sg

Project Attachment

C200_NTFGH_JCH_QM_2021_Enhanced_Recovery_After_Surgery_in_Lumbar_Spinal_Fusion_Surgery.pdf