Objectives Extensive physical deterioration as a consequence of both cancer and surgical
treatment can lead to increased care needs and decreased well-being. Information on short …

The purpose of this study was to verify the validity of Mealworms as a hospital meal with
increased nutrition density. We provided a meal for postoperative patients and conducted …

Objectives: Open surgery is performed to treat abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA), although
the subsequent surgical stress leads to worse physical status. Preoperative self-efficacy has …

[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to examine changes in fatigue and physical function
with age for groups of patients with gastrointestinal cancer in the perioperative …

[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to describe the relationship between three practical
measures used to characterize muscle mass: mid-arm circumference, maximum calf …

[Purpose] The purpose of the present study was to observe physical function, physique (only
BMI), and nutrition status (evaluated by serum albumin levels) from before surgery to after …

Frailty is highly prevalent in gastrointestinal cancer patients due to decreased food intake
and gastrointestinal symptoms. Frailty is associated with postoperative complications …

[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship among aging factors
using the new Japanese elderly standard, early postoperative physical function, and health …

Objectives: To analyze the comparison between the treatment area of 15Gage internally
cooled electrodes and 17 Gage Cool Wet-tip (CWT) electrodes. They are manufactured to …

Background and Purpose: Rehabilitation research in people with head and neck cancer
undergoing neck dissection (ND) surgery has been largely confined to evaluation of …