The Impact of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS)-Based Islamic Perioperative Nursing Education Program on Nurses’ Competence

Nurses, as integral members of the healthcare team in enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) pathways, must be empowered with consistent education to provide evidence-based and culturally competent care. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of an ERAS-based Islamic perioperative nursing (ERAS-BIPN) education program on nurses’ competence, including knowledge, attitudes, and skills.

A quasi-experimental pre-post test design with a control group was implemented, involving 84 perioperative nurses in Aceh Province, Indonesia. Nurses’ competence was evaluated at baseline, immediately after the intervention, and three months after. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics (mean and standard deviation) and inferential statistics (chi-square test, independent t-test, and repeated measures ANOVA).

Findings indicated that nurses in the intervention group had significantly higher competence scores at all three measurement points (p-value <0.001) than those in the control group (p-value=0.80). A significant difference in nurses’ competence was observed over time within the intervention and control groups (F=149.654, p-value <0.001), between the two groups (F=9.139, p-value=0.003), and in the interaction between time and group (F=105.701, p-value <0.001).

The intervention program significantly improved nurses’ competence, with effects sustained up to three months. Integrating this competence into patient care ultimately leads to better outcomes and increased satisfaction. However, further research is needed to examine the long-term sustainability of nurse competency and its impact on enhancing surgical patient care.

The ERAS-BIPN education program had a beneficial effect on nurses’ competence. The findings can guide the development of ongoing education programs to ensure nurses are adequately trained for effective ERAS implementation.