Evaluation of Providing Coffee to Patients Postoperatively to Decrease Length of Stay in the PACU
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Decreasing the length of stay in PACU for surgical patient is a pertinent outcome. The shorter length of stay can achieve higher patient engagement scores, while simultaneously increasing the productivity of the unit. This is achieved by making more beds available for new patients coming from the operating room (OR). One thought was that coffee would benefit the investigator's patients experience through a number of pathways. Initially, the stimulant effect of coffee would create a more alert patient. A more alert patient is more likely to comprehend home care instruction and be ready for discharge earlier. Coffee is often used as a remedy for morning sickness. Ideally the act of drinking coffee or even smelling the coffee may decrease the occurrence of Post-Operative Nausea and Vomiting (PONV) in investigator's patient population. Finally, patients frequently state that the inability to drink their morning coffee is often more difficult than not being able to eat prior to surgery. By allowing those to drink coffee in PACU this would make the patient feel that they are being cared for on an emotional level, in addition to a physical level.
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Última verificação: | 04/30/2019 |
Enviado pela primeira vez: | 10/16/2018 |
Inscrição estimada enviada: | 10/17/2018 |
Postado pela primeira vez: | 10/18/2018 |
Última atualização enviada: | 05/30/2019 |
Última atualização postada: | 06/03/2019 |
Data real de início do estudo: | 10/24/2018 |
Data Estimada de Conclusão Primária: | 09/30/2020 |
Data Estimada de Conclusão do Estudo: | 09/30/2020 |
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Intervenção / tratamento
Dietary Supplement: Patients receiving coffee postoperatively
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Braço | Intervenção / tratamento |
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Experimental: Patients receiving coffee postoperatively Patients who self-identify as coffee drinkers and receive coffee postoperatively | Dietary Supplement: Patients receiving coffee postoperatively Patients will receive coffee in a Styrofoam cup at a temperature of 125 degree Fahrenheit or less. Coffee will be offered to the patient in the PACU once the patient's gag reflex has been restored following their procedure. Volume of estimated coffee consumption will be measured using a sample scale (with a maximum of 300mL of coffee offered) |
No Intervention: Patients not receiving coffee postoperatively Patients who self-identify as coffee drinkers and do not receive coffee postoperatively |
Critério de eleição
Idades qualificadas para estudar | 18 Years Para 18 Years |
Sexos elegíveis para estudo | All |
Aceita Voluntários Saudáveis | sim |
Critério | Inclusion criteria: 1. 18 years old or older 2. Admitted to Bethesda North Minimally Invasive Surgery Center 3. Reports to consume at least one cup of coffee a day for at least 5 days in a week Exclusion Criteria 1. History of PONV 2. Pre-existing cardiac arrhythmias 3. History of seizure disorder 4. Pregnant |
Resultado
Medidas de Resultado Primário
1. PACU length of stay [6 hours]