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[Position paper on prehabilitation in Germany].

Maria Wobith1, Eva-Maria Jacob2, Johannes Fleckenstein3,4

  • 1Department of Surgery, National University Hospital Singapore, 5 Lower Kent Ridge Road, 119074, Singapur, Singapur. maria.wobith@gmx.de.

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Prehabilitation, a preoperative intervention including exercise and nutritional support, enhances recovery and quality of life, especially for high-risk patients. Its implementation in Germany requires addressing barriers like funding and resources for wider adoption.

Keywords:
ERASImplementationMultimodal interventionPerioperative managementPrehabilitation

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Area of Science:

  • Perioperative Medicine
  • Geriatric Care
  • Oncology Support

Background:

  • Prehabilitation is increasingly vital in patient-centered perioperative care.
  • It involves targeted preoperative interventions to improve patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the current status of prehabilitation nationally and internationally.
  • To identify barriers to prehabilitation implementation.
  • To offer practical recommendations for clinical use.

Main Methods:

  • Position paper synthesizing current evidence and expert opinion.
  • Analysis of implementation barriers and facilitators.
  • Development of recommendations for clinical practice.

Main Results:

  • Prehabilitation, including exercise, nutrition, and psychological support, reduces complications and improves recovery, particularly in older, multimorbid, and oncology patients.
  • Implementation in Germany is slow due to reimbursement and resource limitations.
  • A stepwise, tailored introduction for high-risk groups is recommended.

Conclusions:

  • Prehabilitation should be integrated into enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) and rehabilitation pathways.
  • National networking, standardized protocols, digital tools, and political support are crucial for sustainable integration.
  • Addressing structural and financial barriers is essential for widespread adoption.