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Suárez-Alcázar MP, Collado-Boira EJ, Recacha-Ponce P, Salas-Medina P, García-Roca ME, Hernando C, Muriach M, Baliño P, Flores-Buils R, Martínez Latorre ML, Sales-Balaguer N, Folch-Ayora A. Prehabilitation Consultation on Self-Care and Physical Exercise in Patients Diagnosed with Abdominopelvic Cancer: Protocol of the Study. Healthcare (Basel) 2024; 12:1423. [PMID: 39057566 PMCID: PMC11276092 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare12141423] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2024] [Revised: 07/03/2024] [Accepted: 07/12/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Introduction: Prehabilitation in the field of oncology has been defined as "the process in the continuum of care that occurs between diagnosis and the start of treatment involving physical and psychological measures that determine the patient's baseline functional status." AIM To determine the effectiveness of a Prehabilitation consultation on self-care and targeted physical exercise for patients diagnosed with abdominopelvic cancer. DESIGN An observational study that will evaluate the pre-post efficacy of an ad-hoc designed Prehabilitation intervention. The study population consists of patients diagnosed with colon or gynecological cancer with a surgical indication as part of their therapeutic plan from the General Surgery Services. It is configured around four key interventions: (a) health education and self-care, (b) specific nutritional counseling, (c) initial psychological assessment, and (d) directed physical exercise intervention. Health education, self-care interventions, and physical exercise will be carried out weekly from diagnosis to the scheduled surgery day. RESULTS Aspects such as self-care capacity or agency, perioperative anxiety, aerobic capacity, strength and flexibility, postoperative complications, and recovery time to adjuvant treatment will be measured using tools such as Appraisal of self-care agency scale (ASA), State Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI), walking test, sit and Reach, Hand Grip or Squad Jump. CONCLUSION Utilizing validated tools for analyzing selected variables will contribute to refining and expanding care guidelines, ultimately enhancing support for both patients and their caregivers.
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- María Pilar Suárez-Alcázar
- Nursing Department, University of Jaime I, Av. Vicente Sos Baynat s/n, 12071 Castellón de la Plana, Castellón, Spain; (M.P.S.-A.); (E.J.C.-B.); (P.R.-P.); (M.E.G.-R.); (A.F.-A.)
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- Nursing Department, University of Jaime I, Av. Vicente Sos Baynat s/n, 12071 Castellón de la Plana, Castellón, Spain; (M.P.S.-A.); (E.J.C.-B.); (P.R.-P.); (M.E.G.-R.); (A.F.-A.)
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- Nursing Department, University of Jaime I, Av. Vicente Sos Baynat s/n, 12071 Castellón de la Plana, Castellón, Spain; (M.P.S.-A.); (E.J.C.-B.); (P.R.-P.); (M.E.G.-R.); (A.F.-A.)
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- Nursing Department, University of Jaime I, Av. Vicente Sos Baynat s/n, 12071 Castellón de la Plana, Castellón, Spain; (M.P.S.-A.); (E.J.C.-B.); (P.R.-P.); (M.E.G.-R.); (A.F.-A.)
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- Nursing Department, University of Jaime I, Av. Vicente Sos Baynat s/n, 12071 Castellón de la Plana, Castellón, Spain; (M.P.S.-A.); (E.J.C.-B.); (P.R.-P.); (M.E.G.-R.); (A.F.-A.)
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- Department of Education and Specific Didactics, University of Jaume I, Av. Vicente Sos Baynat s/n, 12071 Castellón de la Plana, Castellón, Spain;
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- Medicine Department, University of Jaime I, Av. Vicente Sos Baynat s/n, 12071 Castellón de la Plana, Castellón, Spain; (M.M.); (P.B.)
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- Medicine Department, University of Jaime I, Av. Vicente Sos Baynat s/n, 12071 Castellón de la Plana, Castellón, Spain; (M.M.); (P.B.)
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- Department of Developmental, Educational, Social and Methodology Psychology, University of Jaime I, Av. Vicente Sos Baynat s/n, 12071 Castellón de la Plana, Castellón, Spain;
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- Asociación Española Contra el Cáncer, Passeig de Ribalta n° 25–27, 12001 Castellón de la Plana, Castellón, Spain;
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- PhD Programme in Biomedical Sciences and Health, University of Jaime I, Av. Vicente Sos Baynat s/n, 12071 Castellón de la Plana, Castellón, Spain;
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- Nursing Department, University of Jaime I, Av. Vicente Sos Baynat s/n, 12071 Castellón de la Plana, Castellón, Spain; (M.P.S.-A.); (E.J.C.-B.); (P.R.-P.); (M.E.G.-R.); (A.F.-A.)
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Dhanis J, Strijker D, Drager LD, van Ham M, van Laarhoven CJHM, Pijnenborg JMA, Smits A, van den Heuvel B. Feasibility of Introducing a Prehabilitation Program into the Care of Gynecological Oncology Patients-A Single Institution Experience. Cancers (Basel) 2024; 16:1013. [PMID: 38473372 DOI: 10.3390/cancers16051013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2024] [Revised: 02/08/2024] [Accepted: 02/28/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024] Open
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Prehabilitation is an upcoming strategy to optimize patient's functional capacity, nutritional status, and psychosocial well-being in order to reduce surgical complications and enhance recovery. This study aims to assess the feasibility of implementing a multimodal prehabilitation program into the standard care of gynecological oncology patients at an academic hospital in terms of recruitment, adherence, and safety, which were assessed by the number of patients eligible, recruitment rate, participation rate, and adherence to individual modalities. Data were derived from the F4S PREHAB trial, a single-center stepped-wedge trial implementing a multimodal prehabilitation program among various surgical specialties. All patients undergoing elective surgery as part of treatment for ovarian, uterine, and vulvar cancer at the Radboudumc, an academic hospital in The Netherlands, between May 2022 and September 2023 were considered eligible for the F4S PREHAB trial and, consequently, were included in this cohort study. The multimodal prehabilitation program comprised a physical exercise intervention, nutritional intervention, psychological intervention, and an intoxication cessation program. A total of 152 patients were eligible and approached for participation of which 111 consented to participate, resulting in a recruitment rate of 73%. Participants attended an average of six exercise sessions and adhered to 85% of possible training sessions. Respectively, 93% and 98% of participants adhered to the prescribed daily protein and vitamin suppletion. Ten participants were referred to a psychologist and completed consultations. Out of nine active smokers, two managed to quit smoking. A total of 59% adhered to alcohol cessation advice. No adverse events were reported. This study demonstrates that introducing a multimodal prehabilitation program into the standard care of gynecological oncology patients is feasible in terms of recruitment and adherence, with no serious adverse events.
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- Joëlle Dhanis
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Radboud University Medical Center, Geert Grooteplein Zuid 10, 6525 GA Nijmegen, The Netherlands
- Department of Operating Rooms, Radboud University Medical Center, Geert Grooteplein Zuid 10, 6525 GA Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Radboud University Medical Center, Geert Grooteplein Zuid 10, 6525 GA Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Operating Rooms, Radboud University Medical Center, Geert Grooteplein Zuid 10, 6525 GA Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Radboud University Medical Center, Geert Grooteplein Zuid 10, 6525 GA Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Radboud University Medical Center, Geert Grooteplein Zuid 10, 6525 GA Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Radboud University Medical Center, Geert Grooteplein Zuid 10, 6525 GA Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Radboud University Medical Center, Geert Grooteplein Zuid 10, 6525 GA Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Operating Rooms, Radboud University Medical Center, Geert Grooteplein Zuid 10, 6525 GA Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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Talboom K, Borstlap WAA, Roodbeen SX, Bruns ERJ, Buskens CJ, Hompes R, Tytgat KMAJ, Tuynman JB, Consten ECJ, Heuff G, Kuiper T, van Geloven AAW, Veldhuis GJ, van der Hoeven JAB, Gerhards MF, Sietses C, Spinelli A, van de Ven AWH, van der Zaag ES, Westerterp M, van Westreenen HL, Dijkgraaf ML, Juffermans NP, Bemelman WA, Hess D, Swank HA, Scholten L, van der Bilt JDW, Jansen MA, van Duijvendijk P, Bezuur D, Carvello M, Foppa C, de Vos tot Nederveen Cappel WH, Geitenbeek RTJ, van Woensel L, De Castro SMM, Wientjes C, van Oostendorp S. Ferric carboxymaltose infusion versus oral iron supplementation for preoperative iron deficiency anaemia in patients with colorectal cancer (FIT): a multicentre, open-label, randomised, controlled trial. Lancet Haematol 2023; 10:e250-e260. [PMID: 36863386 DOI: 10.1016/s2352-3026(22)00402-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2022] [Revised: 11/17/2022] [Accepted: 12/08/2022] [Indexed: 03/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND A third of patients with colorectal cancer who are eligible for surgery in high-income countries have concomitant anaemia associated with adverse outcomes. We aimed to compare the efficacy of preoperative intravenous and oral iron supplementation in patients with colorectal cancer and iron deficiency anaemia. METHODS In the FIT multicentre, open-label, randomised, controlled trial, adult patients (aged 18 years or older) with M0 stage colorectal cancer scheduled for elective curative resection and iron deficiency anaemia (defined as haemoglobin level of less than 7·5 mmol/L (12 g/dL) for women and less than 8 mmol/L (13 g/dL) for men, and a transferrin saturation of less than 20%) were randomly assigned to either 1-2 g of ferric carboxymaltose intravenously or three tablets of 200 mg of oral ferrous fumarate daily. The primary endpoint was the proportion of patients with normalised haemoglobin levels before surgery (≥12 g/dL for women and ≥13 g/dL for men). An intention-to-treat analysis was done for the primary analysis. Safety was analysed in all patients who received treatment. The trial was registered at ClincalTrials.gov, NCT02243735, and has completed recruitment. FINDINGS Between Oct 31, 2014, and Feb 23, 2021, 202 patients were included and assigned to intravenous (n=96) or oral (n=106) iron treatment. Treatment began a median of 14 days (IQR 11-22) before surgery for intravenous iron and 19 days (IQR 13-27) for oral iron. Normalisation of haemoglobin at day of admission was reached in 14 (17%) of 84 patients treated intravenously and 15 (16%) of 97 patients treated orally (relative risk [RR] 1·08 [95% CI 0·55-2·10]; p=0·83), but the proportion of patients with normalised haemoglobin significantly increased for the intravenous treatment group at later timepoints (49 [60%] of 82 vs 18 [21%] of 88 at 30 days; RR 2·92 [95% CI 1·87-4·58]; p<0·0001). The most prevalent treatment-related adverse event was discoloured faeces (grade 1) after oral iron treatment (14 [13%] of 105), and no treatment-related serious adverse events or deaths were observed in either group. No differences in other safety outcomes were seen, and the most common serious adverse events were anastomotic leakage (11 [5%] of 202), aspiration pneumonia (5 [2%] of 202), and intra-abdominal abscess (5 [2%] 202). INTERPRETATION Normalisation of haemoglobin before surgery was infrequent with both treatment regimens, but significantly improved at all other timepoints following intravenous iron treatment. Restoration of iron stores was feasible only with intravenous iron. In selected patients, surgery might be delayed to augment the effect of intravenous iron on haemoglobin normalisation. FUNDING Vifor Pharma.
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- Kevin Talboom
- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, Location AMC, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, Location AMC, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, Location AMC, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, Location AMC, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, Location VUmc, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Meander Medical Centre, Amersfoort, Netherlands; Department of Surgery, University Medical Centre Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Spaarne Gasthuis, Hoofddorp, Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Amstelland Hospital, Amstelveen, Netherlands
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Antonius Hospital, Sneek, Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Onze Lieve Vrouwe Gasthuis, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Hospital Gelderse Vallei, Ede, Netherlands
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Pieve Emanuele, Milan, Italy; Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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- Epidemiology and Data Science, Amsterdam UMC, location University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands; Amsterdam Public Health Methodology, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Amsterdam UMC, Location AMC, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, Location AMC, Amsterdam, Netherlands; IBD Unit, Gastroenterology and Endoscopy, IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele and University Vita Salute San Raffaele, Milan, Italy.
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Timmer AS, Claessen JJM, Boermeester MA. Risk Factor-Driven Prehabilitation Prior to Abdominal Wall Reconstruction to Improve Postoperative Outcome. A Narrative Review. JOURNAL OF ABDOMINAL WALL SURGERY : JAWS 2022; 1:10722. [PMID: 38314165 PMCID: PMC10831687 DOI: 10.3389/jaws.2022.10722] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2022] [Accepted: 08/31/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2024]
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All abdominal wall reconstructions find themselves on a scale, varying between simple to highly complex procedures. The level of complexity depends on many factors that are divided into patient comorbidities, hernia characteristics, and wound characteristics. Preoperative identification of modifiable risk factors provides the opportunity for patient optimization. Because this so called prehabilitation greatly improves postoperative outcome, reconstructive surgery should not be scheduled before all modifiable risk factors are optimized to a point where no further improvement can be expected. In this review, we discuss the importance of preoperative risk factor recognition, identify modifiable risk factors, and utilize options for patient prehabilitation, all aiming to improve postoperative outcome and therewith long-term success of the reconstruction.
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- Allard S. Timmer
- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMC Location University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Amsterdam Gastroenterology, Endocrinology and Metabolism, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMC Location University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Amsterdam Gastroenterology, Endocrinology and Metabolism, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMC Location University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Amsterdam Gastroenterology, Endocrinology and Metabolism, Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Amsterdam Institute for Infection and Immunity, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Implementation of prehabilitation in colorectal cancer surgery: qualitative research on how to strengthen facilitators and overcome barriers. Support Care Cancer 2022; 30:7373-7386. [PMID: 35610321 PMCID: PMC9130002 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-022-07144-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2021] [Accepted: 05/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Purpose Prehabilitation is increasingly offered to patients with colorectal cancer (CRC) undergoing surgery as it could prevent complications and facilitate recovery. However, implementation of such a complex multidisciplinary intervention is challenging. This study aims to explore perspectives of professionals involved in prehabilitation to gain understanding of barriers or facilitators to its implementation and to identify strategies to successful operationalization of prehabilitation. Methods In this qualitative study, semi-structured interviews were performed with healthcare professionals involved in prehabilitation for patients with CRC. Prehabilitation was defined as a preoperative program with the aim of improving physical fitness and nutritional status. Parallel with data collection, open coding was applied to the transcribed interviews. The Ottawa Model of Research Use (OMRU) framework, a comprehensive interdisciplinary model guide to promote implementation of research findings into healthcare practice, was used to categorize obtained codes and structure the barriers and facilitators into relevant themes for change. Results Thirteen interviews were conducted. Important barriers were the conflicting scientific evidence on (cost-)effectiveness of prehabilitation, the current inability to offer a personalized prehabilitation program, the complex logistic organization of the program, and the unawareness of (the importance of) a prehabilitation program among healthcare professionals and patients. Relevant facilitators were availability of program coordinators, availability of physician leadership, and involving skeptical colleagues in the implementation process from the start. Conclusions Important barriers to prehabilitation implementation are mainly related to the intervention being complex, relatively unknown and only evaluated in a research setting. Therefore, physicians’ leadership is needed to transform care towards more integration of personalized prehabilitation programs. Implications for cancer survivors By strengthening prehabilitation programs and evidence of their efficacy using these recommendations, it should be possible to enhance both the pre- and postoperative quality of life for colorectal cancer patients during survivorship.
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Argillander T, van der Hulst H, van der Zaag-Loonen H, van Duijvendijk P, Dekker J, van der Bol J, Bastiaannet E, Verkuyl J, Neijenhuis P, Hamaker M, Schiphorst A, Aukema T, Burghgraef T, Sonneveld D, Schuijtemaker J, van der Meij W, van den Bos F, Portielje J, Souwer E, van Munster B. Predictive value of selected geriatric parameters for postoperative outcomes in older patients with rectal cancer – A multicenter cohort study. J Geriatr Oncol 2022; 13:796-802. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jgo.2022.05.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2021] [Revised: 03/23/2022] [Accepted: 05/11/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Argillander TE, van der Zanden V, van der Zaag-Loonen HJ, Paarlberg KM, Meijer WJ, Kruse AJ, van Westreenen HL, van Duijvendijk P, Mourits MJE, van Munster BC. Preoperative physical activity and frailty in older patients undergoing cancer surgery - PREsurgery study. J Geriatr Oncol 2021; 13:384-387. [PMID: 34565692 DOI: 10.1016/j.jgo.2021.09.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2021] [Revised: 08/23/2021] [Accepted: 09/07/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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- Tanja E Argillander
- Department of Surgery, Gelre Hospitals, Apeldoorn & Zutphen, the Netherlands; Department of Geriatric Medicine, Gelre Hospitals, Apeldoorn & Zutphen, the Netherlands; University Center for Geriatric Medicine, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands.
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- Department of Geriatric Medicine, Gelre Hospitals, Apeldoorn & Zutphen, the Netherlands; University Center for Geriatric Medicine, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands; Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Gelre Hospitals, Apeldoorn & Zutphen, the Netherlands
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- University Center for Geriatric Medicine, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Gelre Hospitals, Apeldoorn & Zutphen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Gelre Hospitals, Apeldoorn & Zutphen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Isala Hospital, Zwolle, the Netherlands
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands
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- University Center for Geriatric Medicine, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands.
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The association between sarcopenia and quality of life in patients undergoing colorectal cancer surgery: an exploratory study. Support Care Cancer 2021; 29:3411-3420. [PMID: 33547963 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-021-06025-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2020] [Accepted: 01/21/2021] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To describe changes in health-related quality of life (QoL) from before colorectal cancer (CRC) surgery to 1 and 3-month post-surgery in patients diagnosed pre-operatively as sarcopenic or non-sarcopenic by computed tomography (CT) analysis. METHODS Secondary analysis of a prospective observational cohort study with one pre-operative and two post-operative assessments. Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) were collected at each timepoint using Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Colorectal and the EuroQol-5D (EQ-5D) questionnaires. Pre-operative staging CT scans of the third lumbar vertebra (axial slice) were analysed using Slice-O-Matic Software to determine if patients had CT defined sarcopenia by employing sex-specific threshold values for skeletal muscle index. Patient-reported outcome measure scores were compared with minimal clinical important difference estimates to determine if changes were clinically significant. RESULTS Twenty-five of 40 patients were found to be sarcopenic. The difference between sarcopenic groups on the EQ-5D was medium-sized and clinically significant, with the sarcopenic group reporting lower health status. The non-sarcopenic group displayed a clinically significant reduction in physical wellbeing post-operatively. The sarcopenic group did not demonstrate a clinically important reduction in physical wellbeing. For functional wellbeing, the sarcopenic group recorded a clinically significant reduction at the 1-month timepoint, trending back towards baseline by the 3-month timepoint. The non-sarcopenic group recorded almost no change in functional scores. CONCLUSION This study explored the novel concept of the effect of sarcopenia on QoL in the CRC surgical setting. Clinically significant changes were identified at both post-operative timepoints. This highlights an important proof of concept that PROMs can detect meaningful clinical change in CRC patients in the context of sarcopenia and should be further explored.
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IJmker-Hemink VE, Wanten GJA, de Nes LCF, van den Berg MGA. Effect of a Preoperative Home-Delivered, Protein-Rich Meal Service to Improve Protein Intake in Surgical Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial. JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr 2020; 45:479-489. [PMID: 32895969 DOI: 10.1002/jpen.2015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2020] [Accepted: 09/04/2020] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND The preoperative period likely provides an important opportunity to improve postoperative recovery, as suggested by the finding that low nutrition status is a predictor of increased postoperative complications and longer length of stay (LOS). It was investigated whether a home-delivered, protein-rich meal service improves protein intake relative to requirements within 3 weeks prior to surgery compared to usual care (UC). METHODS This randomized controlled trial included adults (n = 126) with planned surgery performed at the orthopedics, urology, gynecology, or general surgery departments. The intervention group received 6 protein-rich dishes per day for 3 weeks, and the control group sustained their usual diet. Dietary intake, nutrition status, hand grip strength, physical performance, and quality of life were assessed at baseline and after 3 weeks. Patient satisfaction was reported after 3 weeks, and data on complications and LOS were reported 30 days after surgery. RESULTS Protein intake relative to requirements significantly improved by 16%, and energy intake relative to requirements increased by 19% for the meal service, as compared with UC. The intervention group experienced significantly less stress with preparing meals and were more satisfied with the presentation of the meals than the control group. No significant effects of the intervention were detected on other secondary outcomes. CONCLUSION The home-delivered, protein-rich meal service was successfully implemented before surgery and improved protein and energy intake relative to requirements within 3 weeks while patient satisfaction maintained. The preoperative period serves as a window of opportunity to prepare patients before hospitalization.
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- Vera E IJmker-Hemink
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Dietetics and Intestinal Failure, Radboud University Medical Centre, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Radboud University Medical Centre, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Dietetics and Intestinal Failure, Radboud University Medical Centre, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS While striving to meet the quality standards for oncological care, hospitals frequently prioritize oncological procedures, resulting in longer waiting times to surgery for benign diseases like inflammatory bowel disease [IBD]. The aim of this Short Report is to highlight the potential consequences of a longer interval to surgery for IBD patients. METHODS The mean waiting times to elective surgery for IBD patients with active and inactive disease [e.g. pouch surgery after subtotal colectomy] at the Amsterdam UMC, location AMC, between 2013 and 2015 were compared with those for colorectal cancer surgery. Correlations between IBD waiting times and disease complications [e.g. >5% weight loss, abscess formation] and additional health-care consumption [e.g. telephone/outpatient clinic appointment, hospital admission] during these waiting times were assessed. RESULTS The mean waiting was 10 weeks [SD 8] for patients with active disease [n = 173] and 15 weeks [SD 16] for those with inactive disease [n = 97], remarkably higher than that for colorectal cancer patients [5 weeks]. While awaiting surgery, 1 out of 8 patients had to undergo surgery in an acute or semi-acute setting. Additionally, 19% of patients with active disease had disease complications, and 44% needed additional health care. The rates were comparable for patients with inactive disease. CONCLUSIONS The current waiting time to surgery is not medically justified and creates a burden for health-care resources. This issue should be brought to the attention of policy makers, as it requires a structural solution. It is time to also set a maximally acceptable waiting time to surgery for IBD patients.
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- Karin A Wasmann
- Department of Surgery and Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands,Corresponding author: Dr Christianne J. Buskens, Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Meibergdreef 9, 1105 AZ Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Tel: 0031-20-56-22470, Fax: 0031-20-56-66596,
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Changyai K, Kongvattananon P, Somprasert C. The experiences of colorectal cancer patients in postoperative recovery: integrative review. JOURNAL OF HEALTH RESEARCH 2020. [DOI: 10.1108/jhr-05-2019-0103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to synthesize the experiences and needs of colorectal cancer patients during postoperative recovery.
Design/methodology/approach
This study is an integrative review, conducted by CINAHL, PubMed, ScienceDirect and ThaiJO from 2009 to 2019. Ten research articles published have been selected by PRISMA process.
Findings
Results show the experiences of colon cancer patients during postoperative recovery consisted of four themes, namely suffering, decreased activity, ambivalent feeling and need of caring.
Research limitations/implications
The health care personnel should be aware of these experiences and give holistic care in order to let the patients free from unpleasant experiences and receive the responses which really meet their needs.
Originality/value
Knowledge about the experience and needs of colorectal cancer patients after surgery is of great benefit to healthcare providers who are planning the care, so as to achieve complete holistic care in the future research.
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Gonçalves CG, Groth AK. Prehabilitation: how to prepare our patients for elective major abdominal surgeries? ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2019; 46:e20192267. [PMID: 31778394 DOI: 10.1590/0100-6991e-20192267] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2019] [Accepted: 07/10/2019] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Surgical approach is the main form of treatment for several diseases of the abdominal cavity. However, surgical procedure itself is a stressor that may lead to adverse effects unrelated to the treatment goal. Prehabilitation has emerged as a multifactorial preoperative health conditioning program, which promotes improvement in functional capacity and postoperative evolution. The present study reviews literature using MEDLINE, Ovid, Google Scholar, and Cochrane databases in order to determine the concept of prehabilitation program and the indications and means of patient selection for it, as well as to suggest ways to implement this program in cases of major abdominal surgeries.
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Prehabilitation programs and ERAS protocols in gynecological oncology: a comprehensive review. Arch Gynecol Obstet 2019; 301:315-326. [DOI: 10.1007/s00404-019-05321-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2019] [Accepted: 09/21/2019] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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