Integrating Prehabilitation in the Preoperative Clinic: A Paradigm Shift in Perioperative Care

Abstract

GLOSSARY 6MWD = 6-minute walking distance; 6MWT = 6-minute walk test; Ab-SGA = abridged scored Patient-Generated Subjective Global Assessment; BNP = B-type natriuretic peptide; COVID-19 = coronavirus disease 2019; CPET = cardiopulmonary exercise test; DASI = Duke Activity Status Index; ERAS = Enhanced Recovery After Surgery; HADS = Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale questionnaire (Anxiety and Depression subscale); Hb = hemoglobin; HGS = handgrip strength; PG-SGA = Patient-Generated Subjective Global Assessment questionnaire; Prehab = prehabilitation; SCT = stair-climbing test; ST = stress thermometer; SWD = shuttle walk distance