What is the impact of perioperative stress management sessions on patient well-being during colorectal cancer treatment? Results of a prospective, randomized, single-center study

Key Points

• To examine the effects of perioperative stress management sessions on patient well-being during colorectal cancer treatment.
• Prospective, randomized trial design
• Conducted at a single center
• Participants received perioperative stress management sessions
• No improvement in quality of life at hospital discharge
• Length of hospital stay was unaffected
• No change in postoperative complication rates