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1Department of Anesthesia, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada; Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland.
Seminars in Oncology Nursing
|August 22, 2022
Summary
Implementing a prehabilitation pathway is feasible with a multidisciplinary team (MDT). This guide offers a pragmatic approach for establishing prehabilitation services to enhance patient outcomes and experiences.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Management
- Clinical Pathways
- Patient Care Improvement
Background:
- Prehabilitation services aim to optimize patient health before surgery.
- Successful implementation requires a coordinated multidisciplinary team (MDT).
- Nursing staff play a crucial role in developing and delivering prehabilitation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a pragmatic approach for implementing a prehabilitation pathway.
- To serve as a service guide for establishing prehabilitation units.
- To highlight the essential role of MDT collaboration in prehabilitation.
Main Methods:
- Review of peer-reviewed scientific articles (reviews and original studies).
- Inclusion of narrative reviews and professional insights.
- Incorporation of author's experience in setting up a prehabilitation clinic.
Main Results:
- Prehabilitation unit setup is highly feasible and rewarding.
- Enthusiastic leadership and a passionate MDT are key to success.
- A well-integrated MDT is essential for delivering effective prehabilitation services.
Conclusions:
- Implementing prehabilitation is achievable with dedicated teams.
- MDT cooperation is vital for improving patient outcomes and experiences.
- Nurses are pivotal in advocating for and delivering prehabilitation pathways.
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