Effects of Prehabilitation With Advanced Technologies in Patients Waiting for Surgery
Author Information
Author(s): de Azevedo Cardoso Taiane, Pritchard Michael, Cioeta Matteo, Gomes Luís A, Ramadanov Nikolai, Guida Stefania MSc, Vitale Jacopo Antonino PhD, Swinnen Eva Prof Dr, Beckwée David Prof Dr, Bargeri Silvia MSc, Pennestrì Federico PhD, Castellini Greta PhD, Gianola Silvia PhD
Primary Institution: Unità di Epidemiologia Clinica IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Galeazzi
Hypothesis
What are the effects of prehabilitation delivered with advanced technologies on outcomes for patients with musculoskeletal diseases waiting for surgery?
Conclusion
Prehabilitation delivered with advanced technologies may be better than standard care in improving pre- and postoperative function among candidates for knee or hip arthroplasty.
Supporting Evidence
- Prehabilitation programs included mindfulness-based stress reduction, exercise, and education.
- Prehabilitation was more effective in improving function for knee or hip replacement candidates.
- Significant improvements were observed in preoperative pain and risk of fall.
- High patient satisfaction and adherence rates were reported in the studies.
Takeaway
This study shows that using technology to help patients prepare for surgery can make them feel better and recover faster.
Methodology
Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials and nonrandomized intervention studies.
Potential Biases
High risk of bias due to lack of blinding and variability in study designs.
Limitations
High risk of bias in included studies and variability in intervention types and dosages.
Participant Demographics
Adult participants of both sexes with musculoskeletal diseases.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Confidence Interval
95% CI –10.71 to –4.19
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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