To compare resource utilization and recovery outcomes in patients following the NERVS protocol with non-NERVS controls after cranial tumor resection.
Key Findings:
NERVS protocol associated with reduced total hospital length of stay (LOS) with statistical significance.
Lower total hospital and professional billing observed in NERVS patients, indicating cost-effectiveness.
Improved post-operative pain management and mobilization outcomes, with specific metrics provided.
Interpretation:
The NERVS protocol effectively reduces hospital resource utilization and enhances recovery outcomes in cranial neurosurgery, suggesting potential for broader application in surgical protocols.
Limitations:
Retrospective design may introduce selection bias, potentially affecting the reliability of the findings.
Single-institution study limits generalizability, necessitating further multi-center studies.
Conclusion:
Implementing a nurse-driven mobilization protocol can lead to significant cost savings and improved recovery for patients after cranial tumor resection.
by David Zarrin, Shivani Baisiwala, Jonah Im, Keshav Goel, Myungjun Ko, Sonia Wang, Humza Zubair, Alexander Valenzuela, Tristan Bennett, Dupre Orr, Won Kim
