A characterisation of factors determining postoperative ileus after laparoscopic colectomy enables the generation of a novel predictive score

Abstract

Commentary on: Kronberg U, Kiran RP, Soliman MS, et al. A characterization of factors determining postoperative ileus after laparoscopic colectomy enables the generation of a novel predictive score. Ann Surg 2011;253:78-81. List the implications for nursing practice of this research Allows the identifi cation of patients at risk for post-■ operative ileus (POI). Predictive information combined with evidence from ■ the WHO provides guidelines to prevent POI. Improved preventive care can decrease the cost and ■ length of hospital stays. Nurses can advocate for preventive measures even ■ though they do not have prescriptive authority. List the implications for nursing research in the light of this studyNurses can translate this information into their stan-■ dard of care.