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Zdziechowski A, Zdziechowska M, Rysz J, Woldańska-Okońska M. The Effectiveness of Preoperative Outpatient and Home Rehabilitation and the Impact on the Results of Hip Arthroplasty: Introductory Report. Healthcare (Basel) 2024; 12:327. [PMID: 38338212 PMCID: PMC10855594 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare12030327] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2023] [Revised: 01/23/2024] [Accepted: 01/23/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024] Open
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A total hip replacement is the treatment of choice for end-stage hip osteoarthritis. Rehabilitation performed before surgery (called prehabilitation) is used to improve the results of surgical treatment. However, the results of studies have not unquestionably confirmed the effectiveness of preoperative rehabilitation and its impact on the outcome of surgery. The aim of this study is to assess the effectiveness of preoperative outpatient and home rehabilitation in relation to a control group not subject to these forms of influence. A total of 61 patients qualified for primary hip arthroplasty were randomly assigned to a group with outpatient rehabilitation before surgery, exercises performed at home, or a group without any intervention before surgery. Three weeks after surgery, the patients were re-qualified and underwent three weeks of outpatient rehabilitation in the day rehabilitation department. The patients from all three groups were evaluated in terms of functionality and pain using point scales upon enrolment in the study, on admission to the day rehabilitation department, and after 3 weeks of rehabilitation in the department. A total of 50 subjects completed the study. The study results did not reveal statistically significant differences between preoperative rehabilitation and no intervention. Patients rehabilitated at home gave up self-therapy more often than those undergoing outpatient rehabilitation.
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- Adam Zdziechowski
- Department of Internal Diseases, Rehabilitation and Physical Medicine, Medical University of Łódź, 90-419 Łódź, Poland;
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- Department of Nephrology, Hypertension and Family Medicine, Medical University of Łódź, 90-419 Łódź, Poland
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- Department of Nephrology, Hypertension and Family Medicine, Medical University of Łódź, 90-419 Łódź, Poland
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- Department of Internal Diseases, Rehabilitation and Physical Medicine, Medical University of Łódź, 90-419 Łódź, Poland;
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Meulenbroek AL, Steyerberg EW, Janssen TL, van Mil SR, Faes MC, van der Laan L. The Potential Value of Prehabilitation for Preventing Delirium in Elective Surgery for Aneurysms of the Abdominal Aorta. Clin Interv Aging 2024; 19:51-55. [PMID: 38223137 PMCID: PMC10787545 DOI: 10.2147/cia.s420861] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2023] [Accepted: 11/05/2023] [Indexed: 01/16/2024] Open
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Objective Delirium is a common and serious postoperative complication in elderly patients undergoing abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) repair and is associated with a variety of adverse outcomes. Multimodal prehabilitation aims to identify and minimize potential risk factors for delirium and improve overall health. The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of multimodal prehabilitation on delirium incidence in elderly patients undergoing elective repair for AAA. Methods A single-centre cohort analysis was performed in the Netherlands for patients aged ≥70 years, undergoing elective repair for AAA (open surgery and endovascular aortic repair). Prehabilitation was gradually introduced between 2016 and 2019 and offered as standard care from 2019. The program was constructed to optimize overall health and included delirium risk assessment, home-based tailor-made exercises by a physical therapist, nutritional optimization by a dietician, iron infusion in case of anaemia and a comprehensive geriatric assessment by a geriatrician in case of frailty. The primary outcome was incidence of delirium within 30 days after surgery. Results A total of 81 control and 123 prehabilitation patients were included. A reduction in incidence of delirium was found (11.1% in the control group to 4.9% in the prehabilitation group), with too small numbers to reach statistical significance (p=0.09). Also, patients in the prehabilitation group had a small, non-significant decreased length of hospital stay (4 days) compared to the control group (5 days) (p=0.07). Conclusion Although no significant differences were found, we carefully conclude that this study provides some support for implementing multimodal prehabilitation for delirium prevention in elderly patients undergoing AAA repair. Further research with larger cohorts is necessary to identify and select patients that would most benefit from prehabilitation.
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- Department of Biomedical Data Sciences, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Amphia Hospital, Breda, the Netherlands
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- Department of Geriatrics, Amphia Hospital, Breda, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Amphia Hospital, Breda, the Netherlands
- Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, Research Group of Vascular Surgery, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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Kochar SS, Ramteke SU, Samal S. The Rehabilitation Journey of a Cricket Player With Partial Rotator Cuff Tear: A Case Report of Pre and Postoperative Physiotherapy. Cureus 2024; 16:e52336. [PMID: 38361674 PMCID: PMC10867298 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.52336] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2024] [Accepted: 01/15/2024] [Indexed: 02/17/2024] Open
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In adults, partial rotator cuff injuries can frequently be the root cause of pain in the shoulder. One recurrent pathology that may significantly impact a broad spectrum of individuals, including athletes, laborers, and sedentary people, is partial rotator cuff tears (RCTs). Physical therapy, anti-inflammatories, painkillers, rest or activity modifications, and corticosteroid injections are a few nonoperative treatment options for partial RCTs. We report a case of a 27-year-old male who sustained a rotator cuff injury of the right shoulder. The patient presented with pain and restriction of the right shoulder joint following the injury, which had occurred while throwing a ball forcefully with his right hand. The rehabilitation program emphasized pain management, restoring range of motion (ROM), increasing strength of muscles, and functional activities to optimize the patient's recovery. Concurrently, isometrics, ROM, and strengthening exercises were integrated into the rehabilitation program to enhance muscle strength, prevent tightness, and maintain ROM. The patient's progress was monitored by using the Disabilities of Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (DASH) score and the Upper Extremity Functional Scale (UEFS) at specific intervals during rehabilitation. The treatment and healing of a patient with an RCT who underwent both pre and postoperative physiotherapy are explored in this case report.
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- Shraddha S Kochar
- Sports Physiotherapy, Ravi Nair Physiotherapy College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND
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- Sports Physiotherapy, Ravi Nair Physiotherapy College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND
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- Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, Ravi Nair Physiotherapy College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND
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Kovoor JG, Nann SD, Barot DD, Garg D, Hains L, Stretton B, Ovenden CD, Bacchi S, Chan E, Gupta AK, Hugh TJ. Prehabilitation for general surgery: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials. ANZ J Surg 2023; 93:2411-2425. [PMID: 37675939 DOI: 10.1111/ans.18684] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2023] [Revised: 07/23/2023] [Accepted: 08/27/2023] [Indexed: 09/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND Prehabilitation seeks to optimize patient health before surgery to improve outcomes. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) have been conducted on prehabilitation, however an updated synthesis of this evidence is required across General Surgery to inform potential Supplementary discipline-level protocols. Accordingly, this systematic review of RCTs aimed to evaluate the use of prehabilitation interventions across the discipline of General Surgery. METHODS This study was registered with PROSPERO (CRD42023403289), and adhered to PRISMA 2020 and SWiM guidelines. PubMed/MEDLINE and Ovid Embase were searched to 4 March 2023 for RCTs evaluating prehabilitation interventions within the discipline of General Surgery. After data extraction, risk of bias was assessed using the Cochrane RoB 2 tool. Quantitative and qualitative data were synthesized and analysed. However, meta-analysis was precluded due to heterogeneity across included studies. RESULTS From 929 records, 36 RCTs of mostly low risk of bias were included. 17 (47.2%) were from Europe, and 14 (38.9%) North America. 30 (83.3%) investigated cancer populations. 31 (86.1%) investigated physical interventions, finding no significant difference in 16 (51.6%) and significant improvement in 14 (45.2%). Nine (25%) investigated psychological interventions: six (66.7%) found significant improvement, three (33.3%) found no significant difference. Five (13.9%) investigated nutritional interventions, finding no significant difference in three (60%), and significant improvement in two (40%). CONCLUSIONS Prehabilitation interventions showed mixed levels of effectiveness, and there is insufficient RCT evidence to suggest system-level delivery across General Surgery within standardized protocols. However, given potential benefits and non-inferiority to standard care, they should be considered on a case-by-case basis.
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- Joshua G Kovoor
- University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
- Health and Information, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Health and Information, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
- Gold Coast University Hospital, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
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- Health and Information, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
- Gold Coast University Hospital, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
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- Health and Information, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
- University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Health and Information, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
- University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
- Health and Information, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
- University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
- Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Health and Information, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
- University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
- Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
- Health and Information, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
- University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
- Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Gold Coast University Hospital, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
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- University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Health and Information, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
- Gold Coast University Hospital, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
- University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Kinoshita T, Nishimura Y, Zaiki R, Yasuoka Y, Umemoto Y, Koike Y, Kawanishi M, Tajima F. Effect of Three Weeks of High-Intensity, Long-Term Preoperative Rehabilitation for Esophageal Cancer Patients with Stroke Sequelae Who Were Considered Unfit for Surgery Due to Low Activity: A Case Report. Healthcare (Basel) 2023; 11. [PMID: 36900669 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare11050665] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2023] [Revised: 02/09/2023] [Accepted: 02/21/2023] [Indexed: 03/12/2023] Open
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Treatment of esophageal cancer is based on tumor-node-metastasis (TNM) classification, and surgical treatment is chosen based on the patient's ability to tolerate surgery. Surgical endurance partly depends on activity status, with performance status (PS) generally used as an indicator. This report describes a 72-year-old man with lower esophageal cancer and an 8-year history of severe left hemiplegia. He had sequelae of cerebral infarction and a TNM classification of T3, N1, and M0, and was judged ineligible for surgery because his PS was grade three; he underwent preoperative rehabilitation with hospitalization for 3 weeks. He had been able to walk with a cane in the past, but once he was diagnosed with esophageal cancer, he began using a wheelchair and was dependent on assistance from his family in his daily life. Rehabilitation consisted of strength training, aerobic exercise, gait training, and activities of daily living (ADL) training for 5 h a day, according to the patient's condition. After 3 weeks of rehabilitation, his ADL ability and PS improved sufficiently for surgical indication. No complications occurred postoperatively, and he was discharged when his ADL ability was higher than that before preoperative rehabilitation. This case provides valuable information for the rehabilitation of patients with inactive esophageal cancer.
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Funatsu K, Matsugaki R, Imamura H, Takenaka M, Tanaka F, Fushimi K, Matsuda S, Saeki S. Association of Preoperative Rehabilitation With Postoperative Length of Hospital Stay for Elderly Lung Cancer Patients. J UOEH 2023; 45:155-160. [PMID: 37661387 DOI: 10.7888/juoeh.45.155] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/05/2023]
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This study aimed to evaluate the effect of preoperative rehabilitation on postoperative hospital stay in elderly lung cancer patients following lung resection. This was a retrospective observational study using the Japanese Diagnosis Procedure Combination database. Data of patients diagnosed between April 2016 and March 2020 were collected. Patients were identified using the International Statistical Classification of Disease and Related Health Problems Version 10-10 codes, C34.0-C34.3 and C34.8. Multilevel linear regression analysis was performed to evaluate the effect of preoperative rehabilitation on the length of hospital stay. A total of 9,393 patients were included in the study. Univariate analysis showed that preoperative rehabilitation was significantly associated with postoperative length of hospital stay (coefficient: -1.61; 95% confidence interval: -2.42, -0.81; P <0.001). In addition, multivariate analysis showed preoperative rehabilitation to be associated with a significant decrease in postoperative length of hospital stay (coefficient=-1.38; 95% confidence interval: -2.19, -0.58; P =0.001). Preoperative rehabilitation may shorten length of hospital stay in elderly patients with lung cancer.
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- Kohei Funatsu
- Department of Rehabilitation, University Hospital of Occupational and Environmental Health, Japan
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- Department of Preventive Medicine and Community Health, School of Medicine, University of Occupational and Environmental Health, Japan
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- Department of Preventive Medicine and Community Health, School of Medicine, University of Occupational and Environmental Health, Japan
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- Second Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, University of Occupational and Environmental Health, Japan
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- Second Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, University of Occupational and Environmental Health, Japan
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- Department of Health Policy and Informatics, Tokyo Medical and Dental University Graduate School
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- Department of Preventive Medicine and Community Health, School of Medicine, University of Occupational and Environmental Health, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Occupational and Environmental Health, Japan
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Vasileiadis D, Drosos G, Charitoudis G, Dontas IA, Vlamis J. The Efficacy of High-Intensity Preoperative Physiotherapy Training on Postoperative Outcomes in Greek Patients Undergoing Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Quasi-Experimental Study. Cureus 2022; 14:e23191. [PMID: 35444879 PMCID: PMC9010031 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.23191] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/13/2022] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
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Purpose: Several studies have shown that patients with severe osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee can reduce their knee pain, improve their quadriceps strength, and improve their functional ability through regular exercise training. The purpose of this study was to investigate the efficacy of a six-week supervised high-intensity preoperative training program on muscle strength, functional performance, and patient-reported outcomes in patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Methods: Ninety-eight patients scheduled for unilateral TKA for severe OA were allocated to an intervention group (N = 49) who completed a six-week preoperative training program, five days per week prior to surgery, and a control group (N=49) who did not follow any preoperative training program. The Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC), the Physical Functioning Scale of the Short Form-36 questionnaire (SF-36), Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS), quadriceps strength, 20-meter walk test, and 30-second chair stand test were assessed at six weeks before surgery (T0), just before surgery (T1), four weeks (T2) and finally 12 weeks (T3) after TKA. Results: Of 98 patients included in our study, 10 individuals withdrew from the study at different stages. Finally, 44 patients were allocated to the intervention group and 44 patients to the control group. When comparing the changes from baseline to the primary test points at T1, T2, and T3, we found a significant group difference in favor of the intervention group for quadriceps strength (<0.001, 0.001, 0.009), 20-meter walk test (<0.001, 0.023, 0.032), 30-second chair stand test (0.001, <0.001, <0.001) and all patient-reported outcomes WOMAC (<0.001, 0.001, 0.007) except from KOOS that showed significant difference only at T1 (<0.001) at T2 (0.048) but not at T3 (0.087). Conclusions: Our study demonstrated that a six-week preoperative physiotherapy training program supervised by a physiotherapist before TKA is efficacious for decreasing knee pain, improving knee function, and enhancing daily living activities.
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- Dimitrios Vasileiadis
- Laboratory for Research of the Musculoskeletal System, KAT General Hospital, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, GRC
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University General Hospital of Alexandroupolis, School of Medicine, Democritus University of Thrace, Alexandroupolis, GRC
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University General Hospital of Alexandroupolis, School of Medicine, Democritus University of Thrace, Alexandroupolis, GRC
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- Veterinary Medicine, Laboratory for Research of the Musculoskeletal System, KAT General Hospital, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, GRC
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- 3rd Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, KAT General Hospital, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, GRC
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Líška D, Kováč J, Rutkowski S. Rehabilitation and physical activity in gynecological oncological diseases. Klin Onkol 2022; 35:114-118. [PMID: 35459335 DOI: 10.48095/ccko2022114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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BACKGROUND The cause of gynecological tumors is multifactorial. Risk factors include higher BMI and lack of physical activity. Gynecological oncological diseases are associated with loss of function due to the pathophysiological effects of the disease, treatment, and also mental stress in patients. These problems lead to greater rehabilitation demand of patients. Rehabilitation aims to help the patient to achieve the best possible level of functional status, to foster independence, to improve acceptance of the disease, to improve patient fatigue and improve the quality of life of the patients It is essential to focus the rehabilitation examination on several factors associated with impaired function, such as impaired cardiovascular and pulmonary function, urinary incontinence or psychological or psychological distress. The pleiotropic effect of rehabilitation can also be used in pain relief, improvement of chemotherapy tolerance, in the treatment of lymphedema and in the improvement of pelvic floor muscle function. PURPOSE The main aim of this paper is to summarize available options for rehabilitation after gynecological oncological diseases.
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Mikami Y, Kouda K, Kawasaki S, Okada KI, Kawai M, Kitahata Y, Miyazawa M, Hirono S, Unno M, Tajima F, Yamaue H. Preoperative In-Hospital Rehabilitation Improves Physical Function in Patients with Pancreatic Cancer Scheduled for Surgery. TOHOKU J EXP MED 2021; 251:279-285. [PMID: 32759553 DOI: 10.1620/tjem.251.279] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Low preoperative physical function in cancer patients is associated with postoperative complications; however, there have been no reports on the benefits of in-hospital preoperative rehabilitation on preoperative physical function in patients with pancreatic cancer. Therefore, the aim of this study was to quantitatively determine the effects of preoperative in-hospital rehabilitation provided under the supervision of a physiotherapist, on preoperative physical function in patients with pancreatic cancer. The study subjects were 26 patients (15 males, 11 females; age 71.2 ± 8.5 years, range: 51-87 years), including four patients with preoperative chemotherapy, scheduled for surgery for pancreatic cancer. Muscle strengthening exercises and aerobic exercises were conducted 11.9 ± 5.1 days prior to surgery. Cardiopulmonary exercise testing, 6-minute walk distance, and the Functional Independence Measure score were measured before and after the rehabilitation program. We also investigated the relation between the rehabilitation program and incidence of postoperative complications. All 26 study patients completed the preoperative rehabilitation program and no adverse events were noted. Peak oxygen uptake during cardiopulmonary exercise testing and 6-minute walk distance increased significantly after the rehabilitation program. The Functional Independence Measure score remained constant throughout the intervention. No wound infection, delirium, deep vein thrombosis, or respiratory complications were encountered postoperatively. In-hospital preoperative rehabilitation under the supervision of a physiotherapist significantly improved physical function and maintained physical activity in patients with pancreatic cancer. Such improvements may contribute toward preventing serious postoperative complications, resulting in better outcomes.
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- Yukio Mikami
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Wakayama Medical University
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Wakayama Medical University
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Wakayama Medical University
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- Second Department of Surgery, Wakayama Medical University
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- Second Department of Surgery, Wakayama Medical University
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- Second Department of Surgery, Wakayama Medical University
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- Second Department of Surgery, Wakayama Medical University
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- Department of Surgery, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Wakayama Medical University
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- Second Department of Surgery, Wakayama Medical University
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Hara T, Kogure E, Kubo A, Kakuda W. Preoperative Improvement in Physical Function by Comprehensive Rehabilitation Leads to Decreased Postoperative Complications in Gastrointestinal Cancer Patients. Prog Rehabil Med 2021; 6:20210001. [PMID: 33426362 PMCID: PMC7788086 DOI: 10.2490/prm.20210001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2020] [Accepted: 12/16/2020] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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Objectives: The aim of this study was to investigate how baseline laboratory data and changes in
physical function due to preoperative rehabilitation training in gastrointestinal cancer
(GIC) patients can influence the frequency of postoperative complications (PCs). Methods: We enrolled 45 patients who were scheduled for elective surgery for GIC (27 men and 18
women, mean age 63.6±9.5 years). All patients underwent a medical examination and
received general instruction from a rehabilitation physician and exercise instruction
from a physical therapist from 7 to 34 days before the surgery. PCs were graded using
the Clavien-Dindo classification based on the medical records 1 month postoperatively.
We measured the grip strength and the isometric knee extension torque and conducted the
6-min walk test (6MWT) at baseline and just before surgery. The surgical duration, blood
loss, and blood transfusion data were collected. Baseline laboratory information,
including C-reactive protein levels, serum albumin levels, platelet count, white blood
cell count, and the estimated glomerular filtration rate, was recorded. Results: The frequency of PCs was negatively correlated to the change in the 6MWT (β=−0.36) and
positively correlated to the surgical duration (β=0.41). Baseline albumin was positively
correlated to the change in the 6MWT distance (β=0.35). This model demonstrated an
acceptable fit to the data (goodness of fit index=0.980, comparative fit index=1.000,
root mean square error of approximation=0.000). Conclusions: The improvement of gait ability achieved with preoperative rehabilitation training in
patients undergoing elective GIC surgery led to decreased PCs.
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- Tsuyoshi Hara
- Department of Physical Therapy, School of Health Science, International University of Health and Welfare, Tochigi, Japan
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- Rehabilitation Progress Center Incorporated, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Physical Therapy, School of Health Science, International University of Health and Welfare, Tochigi, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, School of Medicine, International University of Health and Welfare, Chiba, Japan
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McCarthy AE, Bove AM, Piva S, Mecca LP, Schneider MJ. A Qualitative Study of Preparation for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Surgery: Perceptions of Patients and Physical Therapists. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2020; 50:198-205. [PMID: 31663813 DOI: 10.2519/jospt.2020.8887] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To gain the perspectives of patients who underwent lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) surgery and physical therapists who treat spine-related disorders regarding rehabilitation and other care prior to LSS surgery. DESIGN Qualitative focus group study. METHODS Sixteen patients (4 female; average ± SD age, 64.3 ± 8.8 years; time since surgery, 9.9 ± 4.4 months) and 10 physical therapists (2 female; average ± SD age, 40.9 ± 6.6 years; time in practice, 17.2 ± 7.7 years) participated. Four groups were conducted: 2 with patients post LSS surgery and 2 with physical therapists who treat spine-related disorders. Participants were asked open-ended questions by a trained facilitator regarding their perceptions of preoperative LSS education and rehabilitation. Transcripts were coded and themes were identified. RESULTS Analyses revealed 4 themes within the discussions: (1) desire for helpful information, (2) benefits of preoperative rehabilitation, (3) downfalls of preoperative rehabilitation, and (4) desire for coordinated care. Varying opinions on preoperative physical therapy between patients and physical therapists were discussed, revealing that similar numbers of participants held positive and negative perceptions of preoperative physical therapy. A desire for more thorough preoperative education and care was expressed by both groups. CONCLUSION There is a clear need for standardized preoperative LSS care and education. This may decrease misunderstandings about LSS surgery and its treatments in the future as well as improve coordinated care between surgeons and physical therapists. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2020;50(4):198-205. Epub 30 Oct 2019. doi:10.2519/jospt.2020.8887.
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Abstract
BACKGROUND Prehabilitation is defined as preparing an individual to withstand a stressful event through enhancement of functional capacity. HYPOTHESIS We hypothesized that a preoperative exercise program would enhance postoperative outcomes after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR). STUDY DESIGN Randomized controlled clinical trial; Level of evidence, 1. METHODS Twenty volunteers awaiting ACLR were randomly assigned to a control or exercise intervention group. The exercise group completed a 6-week gym- and home-based exercise program. Assessments include single-legged hop test; quadriceps and hamstring peak torque and magnetic resonance imaging cross-sectional area (CSA); Modified Cincinnati Knee Rating System score; and muscle biopsy of the vastus lateralis muscle completed at baseline, preoperatively, and 12 weeks postoperatively. Myosin heavy chain (MHC) isoforms protein and messenger RNA (mRNA) expression were determined with SDS-PAGE (sodium dodecyl sulfate polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis) and RT-PCR (real-time polymerase chain reaction), respectively; IGF-1 (insulin-like growth factor 1), MuRF-1 (muscle RING-finger protein-1), and MAFbx (muscle atrophy f-box) mRNA expression were determined with quantitative RT-PCR. RESULTS Following 6 weeks of exercise intervention, the single-legged hop test results improved significantly in the exercise-injured limb compared with baseline (P = .001). Quadriceps peak torque in the injured limb improved with similar gains in CSA compared with baseline (P = .001). However, this was not significantly increased compared with the control group. Quadriceps and vastus medialis CSA were also larger in the exercise group than in controls (P = .0024 and P = .015, respectively). The modified Cincinnati score was better in the exercise-injured limb compared with baseline. At 12 weeks postoperatively, the rate of decline in the single-legged hop test was reduced in the exercise group compared with controls (P = .001). Similar trends were not seen for quadriceps peak torque and CSA. The vastus medialis CSA had regressed to similar levels as the control group (P = .008). The modified Cincinnati score continued to increase in the exercise group compared with controls (P = .004). The expression of the hypertrophic IGF-1 gene was significantly increased after the exercise intervention (P = .028), with a decrease back to baseline 12 weeks postoperatively (P = .012). Atrophic MuRF-1 gene expression was decreased after intervention compared with baseline (P = .05) but increased again at 12 weeks postoperatively (P = .03). The MAFbx levels did not change significantly in either group and within each time point. On the mRNA level, there was a shift from MHC-IIx isoform to MHC-IIa after exercise, with significant changes compared with control preoperatively (P = .028). Protein testing was able to reproduce this increase for MHC-IIa isoform expression only. CONCLUSION The 6-week progressive prehabilitation program for subjects undergoing ACLR led to improved knee function based on the single-legged hop test and self-reported assessment using the modified Cincinnati score. These effects were sustained at 12 weeks postoperatively. This study supports prehabilitation as a consideration for patients awaiting ACLR; however, further studies are warranted.
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Affiliation(s)
- Shahril R Shaarani
- Cappagh National Orthopaedic Hospital, Finglas, Dublin 11, Republic of Ireland.
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