Understanding why patients might not fully engage in pre-surgery prehabilitation programs is vital. In a study connected to the “Perioperative Optimization with Enhanced Recovery” (POWER) trial, barriers and motivators to prehabilitation adherence were examined. While common barriers included health issues and lack of motivation, these didn’t significantly affect exercise adherence. However, higher barriers to healthy eating were linked to lower Mediterranean diet scores. Interviews highlighted that prehabilitation motivated healthier choices through goal setting and efficient workouts, illuminating areas for improved prehabilitation programs.
Journal Article by Kimura C, Liu Y (…) Kin C et 6 al. in J Gastrointest Surg
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