ArticleEuropean journal of cardio-thoracic surgery : official journal of the European Association for Cardio-thoracic Surgery2024
Optimizing nurse staffing in thoracic surgery: the imperative of Enhanced Recovery Programs-a statement of the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons Nursing & Allied Health Professionals Working Group.
Article in European journal of cardio-thoracic surgery : official journal of the European Association for Cardio-thoracic Surgery, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.
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Enhanced Recovery Programs (ERPs) have revolutionized thoracic surgery by reducing hospital stays and fostering quicker patient recoveries through minimally invasive procedures. However, the perception that patients in ERPs are less complex and require fewer nursing resources is misleading. Despite shorter hospital stays, the complexity of postoperative care remains high, with patients often needing vigilant monitoring and timely interventions. This article challenges the assumption of reduced nursing needs in ERPs, arguing that the fast-paced nature of these programmes intensifies the demand for skilled nursing care. The European Society of Thoracic Surgeons (ESTS) Nurses & Allied Health Professionals Working Group emphasizes that nurse staffing levels must be maintained or even increased to ensure quality care in ERPs. Adequate staffing is crucial for supporting not only the technical aspects of care but also the patient's experience of illness and recovery. Failure to recognize this complexity could compromise patient outcomes, eroding the benefits of ERPs. This paper advocates for a comprehensive approach that balances efficiency with sufficient nursing support to optimize outcomes in thoracic surgery ERPs. It calls for a reassessment of staffing models to meet the evolving demands of these programmes, ensuring that the advantages of shorter recovery times are not undermined by insufficient care.
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