The effectiveness of exercise prehabilitation on aerobic capacity, muscle strength and body composition in patients with cirrhosis awaiting liver transplantation: a systematic review and meta-analysis protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Cirrhosis is the main cause of morbidity and mortality globally, accounting for approximately 1.2 million deaths annually. Impaired aerobic capacity, muscle wasting and reduced muscle strength are significant complications in patients with cirrhosis. Preoperative exercise intervention "prehabilitation" has been recognised as a potential approach to optimise muscle strength, aerobic capacity and body composition as well as quality of life in patients awaiting abdominal surgery. However, there is little evidence on the effects of preoperative exercise on older adults with cirrhosis and awaiting liver transplant. Thus, the primary objective of this systematic review and meta-analysis will be to assess the effects of exercise interventions in improving aerobic capacity, mu

SUBMITTER: Nevhufumba E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11369997 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature