Improvements in medicine have led to increased longevity and an aging population. 1 In
turn, the prevalence of chronic conditions, such as cardiovascular disease (CVD), is …

The phase before a surgical procedure is said to be the ideal time to prepare patients for an
optimal surgical outcome by carrying out prehabilitation. 1 Prehabilitation, a term introduced …

Background Advances in peri-operative oncological treatment, surgery and peri-operative
care have improved survival for patients with oesophagogastric cancers. Neoadjuvant …

Objective This review formulates the rationale for using enhanced recovery protocols (ERPs)
to standardize and optimize perioperative care during this high-risk time to minimize poor …

Background The concept of frailty has become increasingly familiar in cardiac surgery. Since
one of the characteristics of frailty is its reversible nature, efforts are being made to …

Background Evidence suggests that unhealthy lifestyle behaviours are modifiable risk
factors for postoperative complications. Digital behaviour change interventions (DBCIs), for …

Individuals aged 65 years and older currently make up 13% of the US population and are
expected to comprise more than 20% of the population by 2030. 1 This demographic utilizes …

Objective: The objective of this scoping review was to identify and map existing preoperative
interventions, referred to as prehabilitation, in adult patients at home awaiting elective …

Prehabilitation aims to increase physical activity and improve physical fitness prior to
elective surgery to improve postoperative outcomes. This integrative review examined the …

Background Substantial postoperative complications occur after tumor resection for
esophagogastric cancers. Physical prehabilitation programs aim to prepare patients for …