To evaluate the association of ERAS-based refined nursing with early pain recovery and reduced opioid use following lung cancer surgery.
Key Findings:
ERAS group had lower pain scores from postoperative day 1 to day 3.
ERAS group showed lower opioid consumption and fewer rescue analgesia events.
Significant group-by-time interaction for pain trajectory indicated faster pain recovery in the ERAS group.
ERAS was associated with lower cumulative pain burden and shorter postoperative length of stay.
Safety outcomes were similar between ERAS and routine care groups.
Interpretation:
ERAS-based refined nursing is linked to improved early pain recovery and reduced opioid use after lung cancer surgery.
Limitations:
Conclusion:
ERAS-based refined nursing was associated with faster early pain recovery, lower opioid requirements, and shorter hospitalization after lung cancer surgery.
