Older patients' attitudes towards, and perceptions of, preoperative physical activity and exercise prior to colorectal cancer surgery-a gap between awareness and action.
Emelie KarlssonOili DahlElisabeth RydwikMalin Nygren-BonnierMia BergenmarPublished in: Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (2019)
A gap between the patients' awareness and action appeared in our material. Understanding this can guide healthcare professionals (HCPs) as to the support needed preoperatively. Advice on physical exercise before surgery should be specific, and individually tailored support for action should be offered. This support should also consider the individual's current physical activity and preoperative attitude towards physical exercise.
Keyphrases
- physical activity
- minimally invasive
- coronary artery bypass
- end stage renal disease
- patients undergoing
- chronic kidney disease
- newly diagnosed
- body mass index
- healthcare
- primary care
- peritoneal dialysis
- prognostic factors
- surgical site infection
- high intensity
- patient reported
- patient reported outcomes
- depressive symptoms
- smoking cessation
- percutaneous coronary intervention
- acute coronary syndrome
- resistance training