A cross-sectional survey of prehabilitation among surgeons and anesthesiologists.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Prehabilitation, which includes nutritional and exercise therapies, is recommended for patients before surgery to improve physical and cognitive functions. This study aimed to identify the awareness, understanding, and issues among surgeons and anesthesiologists regarding the implementation of prehabilitation.

Methods

We conducted a survey on prehabilitation targeting surgeons and anesthesiologists working at a university hospital and two private hospitals. The survey collection period was set for 1 month, commencing on February 5, 2024. Descriptive statistics were employed to summarize the characteristics of the participants.

Results

A total of 254 surgeons and 49 anesthesiologists from three hospitals participated, with a response rate of 61.7%. Regarding

SUBMITTER: Sato M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11480281 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature