Usefulness of wearable fitness tracking devices in patients undergoing esophagectomy.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Esophageal cancer surgery requires maintenance and enhancement of perioperative nutritional status and physical function to prevent postoperative complications. Therefore, awareness of the importance of preoperative patient support is increasing. This study examined the usefulness of using a diary in combination with a wearable fitness tracking device (WFT) in patients undergoing surgery for esophageal cancer.

Methods

Ninety-four patients who underwent esophagectomy between February 2019 and April 2021 were included. Physicians, nurses, dietitians, and physical therapists provided diary-based education for the patients. In addition, a WFT was used by some patients. The perioperative outcomes of patients who used both the diary and WFT (WFT group) and those who use

SUBMITTER: Honke J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8921159 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature