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Are we making DrEaMs come true? A repeated cross-sectional evaluation of drinking, eating, and mobilising, in patients after major colorectal surgery

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Objective: Drinking, eating, and mobilisation (‘DrEaMing’) consists of drinking free fluids, stopping i.v. fluids, eating soft diet, and mobilising from bed to chair and is part of the enhanced recovery after surgery protocol for colorectal surgery. DrEaMing is associated with reduced postoperative complications and shorter admissions. Shorter admissions for colorectal surgery patients have been found to be significantly associated with a lower rate of 30-day emergency re-admission. This was a study to evaluate DrEaMing attainment over 3 yr.

Source: BJA Open

DOI: 10.1016/j.bjao.2026.100627

Authors: Sofia Peacock, Surumi Sheikh, Marta Cabana Blanco

Institutions: Princess Royal University Hospital, King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Language: English

Topic: Enhanced Recovery After Surgery

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,870