Establishment and Practices of “Comfort-Oriented Wards” in Enhanced Recovery After Surgery

The ultimate goal of enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) is to achieve risk-free and pain-free care. It is necessary in establishing perioperative comfort-oriented wards for medical technology advancement and economic development. This article discusses the clinical practices of comfort-oriented wards at the Lung Cancer Center of West China Hospital, Sichuan University and focuses on the following aspects: concept, framework, and team-building; current clinical application status, challenges, and implementation strategies; analysis of related construction models and plans; and clinical outcomes and future prospects. This work aims to promote a shift in the ERAS evaluation system toward a patient-centered concept and the application of comfort-oriented wards.