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This study aims to review the effectiveness of prehabilitation interventions on surgical outcomes in older cancer patients, focusing on functional improvements and complications.

May 8, 2026BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care

Prehabilitation in older adults with cancer: scoping review of surgical outcomes

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TATemesgen Birlie AsmareDebre Tabor University MTMolla Amsalu TadesseDebre Berhan University NGNegesse Zurbachew GobezieDebre Tabor University

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Scoping review maps prehabilitation strategies for older adults undergoing cancer surgery, highlighting their benefits and gaps.

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This study aims to review the effectiveness of prehabilitation interventions on surgical outcomes in older cancer patients, focusing on functional improvements and complications.
Conducted a scoping review following PRISMA-ScR guidelines
Included older adults undergoing cancer surgery who received prehabilitation
Synthesized findings narratively due to heterogeneity of interventions
Thirteen studies included, including six randomized controlled trials
Improvements in preoperative functional capacity, such as aerobic endurance and muscle strength
High-intensity programs reduced postoperative complications and hospital stay; low-intensity showed limited benefits

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Asmare et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69fd8021bfa21ec5bbf088dd https://doi.org/10.1136/spcare-2026-006166

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