Why the study?
Prehabilitation increases endurance before major surgery, but studies evaluating this demanding and expensive intervention in low-income countries were lacking.
Does a 4-week trimodal prehabilitation program improve physical and psychological health in patients awaiting colorectal surgery?
Population
149 patients waiting for colorectal surgery
Comparison
4-week trimodal prehabilitation program vs enhanced recovery after surgery supplemented by nutritional care
Design
Single-centre randomised controlled trial
Authors
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Supports incorporating prehabilitation to boost preoperative fitness in colorectal patients; extends RCT evidence for trimodal programs.
Does a 4-week trimodal prehabilitation program improve physical and psychological health in patients awaiting colorectal surgery?
A 4-week trimodal prehabilitation program improves preoperative functional capacity and reduces anxiety in colorectal surgery patients, though it does not significantly affect postoperative mortality, morbidity, or length of stay.
Fülöp et al. (2020) studied this question.
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