Abstract
This work aims to describe the implementation and subsequent learnings from the first decade after the full implementation of enhanced recovery pathway for colorectal surgery at a single institution. This paper will describe the diffusion efforts and plans through the Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control (DMAIC) process of ongoing quality improvement and through research efforts. The information applies to all readers that provide surgical care within their organization as the fundamental principles of enhanced recovery for surgery are applicable regardless of the setting.
Original language | English (US) |
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Article number | 549 |
Journal | Healthcare (Switzerland) |
Volume | 9 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - May 2021 |
Keywords
- Colorectal surgery
- Enhanced recovery
- Quality improvement
- Surgical care
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Health Informatics
- Health Policy
- Health Information Management
- Leadership and Management