Background Evidence suggests that multimodal prehabilitation programs comprising
interventions directed at physical activity, nutrition, and anxiety coping can improve …

Importance Colorectal surgery is associated with substantial morbidity rates and a lowered
functional capacity. Optimization of the patient's condition in the weeks prior to surgery may …

Purpose High complication rates following colorectal surgery render many patients unable
to fully regain functional capacity, thus seriously compromising quality of life. The aim of this …

BACKGROUND: Abdominal surgery represents a physiologic stress and is associated with a
period of recovery during which functional capacity is often diminished.“Prehabilitation” is a …

Background: Multimodal prehabilitation is a preoperative conditioning intervention in form of
exercise, nutritional assessment, whey protein supplementation, and anxiety-coping …

Background Patients undergoing colorectal cancer resections are at risk for delayed
recovery. Prehabilitation aims to enhance functional capacity preoperatively for better …

Background Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second most prevalent type of cancer in the
world. Surgery is the only curative option. However, postoperative complications occur in up …

Background: Prehabilitation has been previously shown to be more effective in enhancing
postoperative functional capacity than rehabilitation alone. The purpose of this study was to …

Cancer and its treatments are associated with functional decline that has impactful
consequences on quality of life, and care continuum. Thus, optimizing perioperative …

Background Considering the relation between preoperative functional capacity and
postoperative complications, enhancing patients' functional capacity before surgery with a …