Audit of compliance with enhanced recovery after cardiac surgery guidelines
Evaluation of the Revised Enhanced Recovery After Cardiac Surgery Protocol. A Prospective Audit.
This study looks at how well hospitals are following guidelines to help patients recover better after heart surgery and sees how this affects their recovery and hospital stay.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 350 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Leuven) |
| Trial ID | NCT06257745 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to conduct a prospective audit of patients undergoing cardiac surgery who are part of the enhanced recovery after cardiac surgery (ERACS) program. The study will evaluate the implementation of various interventions outlined in the ERACS guidelines and assess their impact on postoperative outcomes, including complications and hospital length of stay. Data will be collected from medical records and anesthesia evaluation sheets, with a focus on understanding compliance and its relation to patient outcomes. The findings will be compared to a previous audit to benchmark improvements and identify areas for further enhancement.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are patients scheduled for cardiac surgery who will be part of the post-anesthesia care unit centric ERACS program in 2024.
Not a fit: Patients who are transferred to the PACU but are awaiting planned admission to the intensive care unit following cardiac surgery may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved postoperative outcomes and reduced hospital stays for patients undergoing cardiac surgery.
How similar studies have performed: Previous audits have shown a positive association between compliance with ERACS guidelines and improved postoperative outcomes, indicating that this approach has been successful in similar contexts.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Included in our post anesthesia care unit centric ERACS program during 2024 Exclusion Criteria: * Patients transferred to the PACU but awaiting planned admission to the intensive care unit following cardiac surgery
Where this trial is running
Leuven
- University Hospitals Leuven — Leuven, Belgium (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Danny Feike Hoogma, MD, PhD — Anesthesiology
- Study coordinator: Danny Feike Hoogma, MD, PhD
- Email: danny.hoogma@uzleuven.be
- Phone: 003216344270
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.