Effect of Enhanced Recovery after Surgery Protocol on Hospital Stay and Satisfaction of Women undergoing Abdominal Hysterectomy

Document Type : Scientific peer reviewed journal

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1 Clinical Instructor at Technical Institute of Nursing - Mansoura University, Egypt

2 Maternity & Gynecological Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Ain Shams University, Egypt

3 Obstetrics & Gynecological Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Benha University, Egypt

Abstract

Background: Enhanced recovery after surgery protocol is applied to the conventional
perioperative techniques to improving surgical outcomes. Aim of Study: Was to assess the effect of
enhanced recovery after surgery protocol on hospital stay and satisfaction of women undergoing
abdominal hysterectomy. Design: A quasi experimental design was adopted in this study. Setting:
The study was conducted at Obstetric and Gynecological department in Benha University Hospital.
Sample: A purposive sample of 148 women undergoing abdominal hysterectomy divided into two
groups. Tools of data collection: Data were collected by using three tools included: a structured
interviewing questionnaire, follow up after surgery sheet and the women satisfaction with nursing
care quality questionnaire. Results: Majority (81.1%) of the study group spent only 2 days after
surgery while half (50.0%) of the control group spent from 3-4 days after surgery. 91.9% of the
study group was satisfied with care provided compared to 48.6% of the control group. Conclusion:
Women undergoing abdominal hysterectomy who received enhanced recovery after surgery
protocol had shorter period of hospital stay and better women's satisfaction than women who
received routine perioperative care. Recommendation: Enhanced recovery after surgery protocol
should become the standard practice for all women undergoing elective gynecologic surgeries

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Journal of Nursing Science Benha University
Volume 3, Issue 2
July 2022
Pages 888-902

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