1132 How Much Are Junior Doctors Aware and Knowledgeable of Colorectal Enhanced Recovery Program? A General District Hospital Audit

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Abstract Aim Aim of the study is assessment of awareness and knowledge of colorectal Enhanced Recovery Program (ERP) of newly joined junior doctors at a general district hospital. ERP is an essential evidence-based element of surgical colorectal patients’ management during preoperative, operative, and postoperative periods. Junior doctors play an integral part in patients’ management. Local hospital guidelines require 100 % awareness and knowledge of ERP among surgical team members. Method A questionnaire of 15 points for assessment of awareness (1 point) and knowledge of Colorectal ERP (14 points) among 8 newly joined junior doctors (Senior House Officers, Foundation year 2 and Foundation year 1) was developed in our surgical department in August 2020. Results The responses showed that average score of doctors’ knowledge of ERP was (52.9 %). Two doctors (25%) scored 9 out of 14 (9 /14), two (25 %) scored 8/14, one (12.5 %) scored 7.25 /14, one (12.5 %) scored 7/14, one (12.5%) scored 6/14, one (12.5%) scored 5 /14. Regarding awareness of ERP, 5/8 doctors were aware of ERP (62.5 %). Conclusions The study showed presence of a variable average level of awareness and knowledge of ERP among newly joined junior doctors. This was less than local guidelines target (100%). The study recommends education (power point presentation) for improving awareness and knowledge of ERP among newly joined junior doctors. This is to be followed by re-auditing and closing the audit loop.