Key result
Preoperative life satisfaction of colorectal surgery patients had no significant influence on postoperative length of stay, complications, or physical activity.
Why the study?
The study was conducted to assess the influence of preoperative life satisfaction on objective and subjective outcomes after elective colorectal surgery.
Does high preoperative life satisfaction improve postoperative outcomes and physical activity in patients undergoing elective colorectal surgery?
Observational (n=47)
No
Does high preoperative life satisfaction improve postoperative outcomes and physical activity in patients undergoing elective colorectal surgery?
Preoperative life satisfaction does not appear to influence postoperative recovery or physical activity in patients undergoing elective colorectal surgery.
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Preoperative life satisfaction showed no association with colorectal surgery recovery; leaves open whether targeted psychological support improves outcomes in larger cohorts.
The aim of this prospective study was to assess the influence of preoperative life satisfaction on objective and subjective outcomes after elective colorectal surgery. Preoperative life satisfaction was assessed using a validated questionnaire (Échelle de Mesure des Manifestations du Bien-Être Psychologique). Postoperative quality of life was assessed by the Cleveland Global Quality of Life and QLQ-C30. Number of footsteps was recorded from preoperative day 5 to postoperative day 3. Physical activity, length of stay, and complications were compared between patients with low and high preoperative life satisfaction. Fifty patients were included. There was no difference between the 2 groups concerning postoperative objective (length of stay, complications, and number of footsteps) and subjective (Cleveland Global Quality of Life and QLQ-C30) recovery. In conclusion, preoperative life satisfaction of colorectal surgery patients had no influence on outcomes and physical activity in colorectal surgery.
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A 2021 study conducted an observational in Elective colorectal surgery (n=47). Low preoperative life satisfaction vs. High preoperative life satisfaction was evaluated on Length of stay (days) (p=0.41). Preoperative life satisfaction of colorectal surgery patients had no significant influence on postoperative length of stay, complications, or physical activity.
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