Successful Implementation of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Program in a Safety-Net Hospital: Barriers and Facilitators.

Purpose: Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) programs comprise bundles of evidence-based recommendations designed to reduce physiological stress and support early return of function after surgery. In this study, we sought to investigate the barriers and facilitators of successful implementation of ERAS in a major safety-net hospital.

Design: Our ERAS program has been designed as a quality improvement pilot project in prospective fashion with a real-time feedback loop.