ERAS® is one of the most effective ways to improve surgical outcomes and efficiency at scale. It provides a structured, evidence-based approach to perioperative care — covering everything from pre-admission to recovery — and aligns multidisciplinary teams around a single standard.
“Why is ERAS important in surgery?“
ERAS® matters because it is one of the most rigorously evidenced approaches in surgery — backed by over 8,000 published clinical studies and more than two dozen specialty-specific guidelines — and consistently delivers fewer complications, shorter hospital stays, and lower cost per patient when implemented correctly.* The critical factor is compliance: hospitals with higher ERAS® adherence consistently achieve better clinical and operational results. Evidence alone does not improve outcomes. Measured adherence does. *Data on file.
ERAS® is supported by:
Implementation across 30+ countries
It represents one of the most robust evidence bases in surgical care.
When implemented consistently, ERAS® has been shown to:
Most hospitals are already aware of ERAS®. The challenge is applying it consistently in daily practice.
Common barriers include:
The key insight from ERAS® research is clear: outcomes improve when compliance improves.
Hospitals with higher adherence to ERAS® protocols consistently achieve better clinical and operational results.
ERAS® is not just a protocol. It is a system of care that requires measurement, coordination, and continuous improvement.
This is where many implementations fall short — and where Encare provides the missing layer.
Hospitals that complete a structured ERAS® implementation pathway and demonstrate measurable improvement in protocol adherence and patient outcomes can be recognised through ERAS® Qualification — awarded exclusively by the ERAS® Society.
The ERAS® Interactive Audit System (EIAS) currently covers 11 surgical specialties, each supported by published ERAS® Society guidelines. The ERAS® Society has published more than two dozen specialty-specific guidelines in total — Encare continues to expand EIAS protocol coverage over time.