Table 4.
Pain management and patient satisfaction.
| Outcome | ERAS Group (n = 174) | Standard Care Group (n = 171) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| VAS Score (24 h) | 4.1 ± 1.3 | 5.5 ± 1.5 | < 0.001 |
| VAS Score (48 h) | 3.2 ± 1.1 | 4.6 ± 1.4 | < 0.001 |
| VAS Score (7 days) | 2.1 ± 0.9 | 3.8 ± 1.2 | < 0.001 |
| VAS Score (4 weeks) | 1.5 ± 0.7 | 2.9 ± 1.1 | < 0.001 |
| VAS Score (3 months) | 1.2 ± 0.5 | 2.3 ± 0.9 | < 0.001 |
| Proportion of Patients with VAS < 3 (7 days, n [%]) | 139 (79.9%) | 98 (57.3%) | < 0.001 |
| Satisfaction with Pain Control (7 days, n [%]) | 153 (87.9%) | 122 (71.3%) | < 0.001 |
| Satisfaction with Pain Control (4 weeks, n [%]) | 161 (92.5%) | 130 (76.0%) | < 0.001 |
| Satisfaction with Pain Control (3 months, n [%]) | 165 (94.8%) | 138 (80.7%) | < 0.001 |
| Overall Patient Satisfaction (%) | 91.6 ± 8.4 | 77.9 ± 9.6 | < 0.001 |
| Satisfaction with Nursing Care (n [%]) | 163 (93.7%) | 138 (80.7%) | < 0.001 |
| Satisfaction with Recovery Speed (n [%]) | 156 (89.7%) | 121 (70.8%) | < 0.001 |
| Patients Willing to Recommend Care (n [%]) | 161 (92.5%) | 130 (76.0%) | < 0.001 |
Abbreviation: ERAS: Enhanced Recovery After Surgery; VAS: Visual Analog Scale.