Feasibility, safety, and effectiveness of prehabilitation programs in patients awaiting liver transplantation: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Key Points

• Prehabilitation programs improve outcomes for liver transplantation candidates, and show promising effectiveness and safety.
• Meta-analysis indicates significant improvements in transplant readiness metrics and postoperative recovery.
• Assessment involves systematic review and meta-analysis of existing studies, synthesizing data on prehabilitation interventions.
• Implications suggest enhancing patient readiness for liver transplantation, warranting further investigation in diverse clinical settings.