Abstract :
The Enhanced Recovery after Surgery (ERAS) model is an interdisciplinary, multimodal evidence based perioperative care. It is a comprehensive, patient-centered approach, which deals all aspects of patient care. Though initially it was developed for patients with colorectal cancer, later it has been successfully adapted across different surgical specialties, including oncology. There are studies which have shown the substantial benefit of ERAS model in terms of reduced hospital stays, lower complication rates, and speed up recovery times.
This narrative review focuses on the essential role nurses play in ERAS, especially in oral and maxillofacial surgery, where post-operative care goes beyond healing. The Key components of ERAS model are preoperative counselling, optimizing nutrition, and encouraging early movement, managing pain through multiple methods, and reducing surgical stress. These interventions help in speedy recovery which boosts patient satisfaction and lower healthcare costs.
Nurses play an essential role in ERAS model by acting as educators, coordinators, and advocates by ensuring that patient receive the best possible care. This review is planned to examine the benefit of ERAS guidelines in early recovery of cancer patient undergoing oral surgeries.
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