Higher Protein Intakes Are Associated With Reduced Length of Stay: A Comparison Between ERAS and Conventional Care After Elective Colorectal Surgery
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Colorectal Disorders
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary
- Enrollment
- 115
- Primary Endpoint
- Total protein intake (grams) as assessed by food records.
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 9 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
The primary objective of this prospective cohort study is to compare protein intake and adequacy between patients receiving Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols with patients receiving conventional care. The study will also compare energy intakes, gut function, and clinical outcomes between groups. The ability of nutritional parameters, including preoperative malnutrition risk and postoperative protein intake, to predict length of hospital stay will be evaluated.
Investigators
Dr. Tanis Fenton
Associate Professor
University of Calgary
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •adult patients ≥18 years of age
- •elective colorectal resection
Exclusion Criteria
- •co-morbidities that could have interfered with oral intake (e.g., dysphagia)
- •concurrent enteral or parenteral nutrition prior to surgery were excluded since food intakes could be influenced by these conditions.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Total protein intake (grams) as assessed by food records.
Time Frame: Average in first three postoperative days
Protein intake from food records on postoperative days 1, 2 and 3 will be recorded. Patients will record the amount of food, fluid, and oral nutrition supplements consumed using quartiles (none, ¼, ½, ¾, all) on a food record. Research staff will verify the self-reported food records with the patients after each meal. Total protein intake in grams will be determined by comparing actual food intake (obtained from the food records) to the food composition records of our institution.
Secondary Outcomes
- Length of hospital stay (number of days)(Number of days spent in hospital during admission for surgery up to 6 months)