From Rehab to Post-op: How Multimodal Prehabilitation Programs Can Improve Surgical Outcomes

About the Course

Surgical prehabilitation for malnourished patients is a critical intervention to optimize nutrition status and functional capacity before surgery, thereby reducing postoperative complications and hospital length of stay.

Learning Objectives

• Describe the main components of a comprehensive prehabilitation program, including nutrition, physical activity, psychology, and medical optimization.
• Explain the impact of prehabilitation programs on clinical outcomes.
• Discuss logistical considerations for implementing an interprofessional prehabilitation program, including the roles of various members of the healthcare team.