Prehabilitation Before Major Surgery
Journal Title: BMH Medical Journal - Year 2018, Vol 5, Issue 1
Abstract
Prehabilitation is a new term for preoperative rehabilitation before major surgery. Some authors use the short form 'Prehab', though it is not so widely used. Prehabilitation involves measures to improve the physical, physiological, metabolic and psychosocial reserves in preparation for an elective surgery. This involves exercise, nutrition, education and psychosocial interventions.
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Johnson Francis
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