Integrating Telerehabilitation into the Prehabilitation and Rehabilitation Pathway in Colorectal Cancer: A Case Series
<b>Background and Clinical Significance:</b> Colorectal cancer (CRC) remains a global health challenge with significant postoperative complications and functional declines. Telerehabilitation offers an accessible alternative to improve preoperative physical condition and postoperative re...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2025-04-01
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| Series: | Reports |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2571-841X/8/2/60 |
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| Summary: | <b>Background and Clinical Significance:</b> Colorectal cancer (CRC) remains a global health challenge with significant postoperative complications and functional declines. Telerehabilitation offers an accessible alternative to improve preoperative physical condition and postoperative recovery. <b>Case Presentation:</b> Five CRC patients scheduled for laparoscopic surgery participated in an asynchronous telerehabilitation multimodal program, including two weeks of prehabilitation and four weeks of postoperative rehabilitation. Delivered via a digital platform with remote physiotherapist support, the intervention improved functional capacity and muscle strength preoperatively, with partial recovery noted post-surgery. <b>Conclusions:</b> Integrating telerehabilitation into the CRC surgical pathway is feasible and may enhance functional outcomes and quality of life. Further studies are required to confirm these preliminary findings. |
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| ISSN: | 2571-841X |