Abstract

Chronic pain patients are vulnerable to developing addictions due to the long duration of high dose prescription narcotics. Consequently, optimal treatment approaches need to be identified for patients who are at high risk for addiction and for patients who have to undergo surgery but have a history of opioid abuse. Question: In the adult patients receiving general surgery, how does the ERAS approach, in comparison to the traditional approach, affect pain management during the postoperative period? Purpose: Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) as a multimodal approach has recently emerged as the best evidence-based practice in minimizing postoperative complications including pain management in general surgeries.

Author Details

Tia D. Agboruche is a senior student registered nurse anesthetist (SRNA) at Lourdes University in the nurse anesthesia program.

Sigma Membership

Non-member

Type

Dissertation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Systematic Review

Research Approach

Quantitative Research

Keywords:

Pain Management, Post-Operative Patients, Enhanced Recovery After Surgery, ERAS, General Surgery, Opioids, Evidence-Based Practice, TAP Block

Advisor

Rebecca Zechman

Degree

Master's

Degree Grantor

Lourdes University

Degree Year

2021

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Review Type

None: Degree-based Submission

Acquisition

Self-submission

Date of Issue

2021-07-20

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