A nursing-driven enhanced recovery after surgery protocol improves postoperative outcomes in hip surgery: a prospective cohort study.

Key Points

• To evaluate the impact of a nursing-driven ERAS protocol on postoperative recovery in hip surgery patients.
• Conducted a prospective cohort study
• Implemented a nursing-driven enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocol
• Monitored adherence to protocol and coordinated postoperative care
• Assessed a heterogeneous population undergoing hip surgery
• Significant enhancement in postoperative recovery metrics
• Improved adherence to nursing-led coordination
• Support for broader adoption of nursing-centered ERAS pathways