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The effect of pre-operative exercise training on post-operative cognitive function: a systematic review
Hatice S Ekici1, Jemima Collins2, Aysegul H Kafadar3
1Academic Unit of Injury, Recovery and Inflammation Sciences (IRIS), School of Medicine, University of Nottingham, Royal Derby Hospital, Uttoxeter Road, Derby, DE22 3NE, UK. hatice.ekici@nottingham.ac.uk.
Preoperative exercise may enhance post-operative cognitive function and attention in older adults undergoing surgery. Further research is needed to confirm these benefits and explore optimal exercise strategies for preventing post-operative cognitive dysfunction (POCD).
Area of Science:
- Geriatric Medicine
- Surgical Outcomes
- Cognitive Neuroscience
Background:
- Surgical procedures in patients over 65 are increasing due to population aging.
- Post-operative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) is a common complication in older surgical patients.
- Preoperative exercise training's effect on POCD is not well-established.
Conclusions:
- Preoperative physical training shows potential for improving post-operative cognitive function.
- More research with consistent endpoints is necessary to validate these findings.
- Future studies should target high-risk populations and investigate various exercise parameters.
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