The implementation of ERAS protocol in elective cranial neurosurgical cases in a tertiary hospital.
In this study, the investigators have integrated the most current data from literature aiming to investigate the effectiveness of a contemporary ERAS protocol for elective cranial neurosurgical cases in a tertiary hospital. The hypothesis is that the implementation of such protocol will shorten the postoperative length of stay, minimize the complication rates, and improve the overall clinical status of patients undergoing elective craniotomy compared to the standard perioperative care
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
30
Implementation of ERAS protocol in elective craniotomy patients
University of Thessaly
Larissa, Greece
RECRUITINGHospital Length of Stay
The days the patient stays in hospital
Time frame: up to 7 days
Pain score
Pain intensity as measured by Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)
Time frame: Postoperative Day 1 to discharge, an average of 7 days
Mental status
Mental status as measured by Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) Minimum value : 3 Maximum value : 15 Higher scores mean a better outcome
Time frame: 1 day at discharge
Patient's satisfaction
Patient's satisfaction as measured by a Likert Scale
Time frame: 1 day at discharge and 1 month postoperatively
Anxiety and Depression
Anxiety and Depression level as measured by Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS)
Time frame: Preoperatively, second postoperative day and one month postoperatively
Personality Index
Personality Index as measured by TIPI
Time frame: Preoperatively, second postoperative day and one month postoperatively
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