ArticleNutrients2021
Prehabilitation for Bariatric Surgery: A Randomized, Controlled Trial Protocol and Pilot Study.
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Readiness Brain Operation Optimization Training (ReBOOT) for Epilepsy Surgery
Design and Development of a Nurse-led Program for the Management of Bariatric Surgery Patients - The NURLIFE Program
Who cites it
20 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Impact of Preoperative Patient Education on Postoperative Recovery in Abdominal Surgery: A Systematic Review.World journal of surgery · 2023Pooled it
- Preoperative Physical Activity Level and Exercise Prescription in Adults With Obesity: The Effect on Post-Bariatric Surgery Outcomes.Frontiers in physiology · 2022Pooled it
- Effectiveness of prehabilitation strategies in enhancing recovery and postoperative outcomes in laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy patients.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2026Trial
- The effect of preadmission education given to bariatric surgery patients on postoperative recovery: A randomized controlled study.Journal of evaluation in clinical practice · 2025Trial
- The Effect of Yoga on Early Clinical Outcomes and Pulmonary Functions in Patients Scheduled for Bariatric Surgery: a Randomized Controlled Study.Obesity surgery · 2024Trial
- Prepare, don't scare: Rethinking cognitive readiness before epilepsy surgery.Epilepsia open · 2026Article
- Physical and Psychological Effects of Home-Based vs Face-to-Face Prehabilitation in Individuals With Severe Obesity Awaiting Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial.JMIR research protocols · 2026Article
- Prehabilitation for patients undergoing metabolic/bariatric surgery: a retrospective cohort study using propensity score matching.Journal of rehabilitation medicine · 2026Observational
- Autonomic Dysfunction and Functional Impairment in Candidates for Metabolic Bariatric Surgery: A High Vulnerability Profile.Obesity surgery · 2026Article
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- Effects of Preoperative Exercise Interventions in Patients Undergoing Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Review
- Psychological determinants of exercise adherence in individuals with severe obesity awaiting bariatric surgery: what strategies can physical therapists adopt in prehabilitation programs? A scoping review.International journal of obesity (2005) · 2025Article
- Physiotherapy in Prehabilitation for Bariatric Surgery-Analysis of Its Impact on Functional Capacity and Original Predictive Models of Functional Status Outcome.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
- Multimodal Prehabilitation in Major Abdominal Surgery-Rationale, Modalities, Results and Limitations.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2025Review
- Prehabilitation of surgical patients: a bibliometric analysis from 2005 to 2023.Perioperative medicine (London, England) · 2024Review
- Design and evaluation of a new nurse-led case management intervention for bariatric surgery patients.MethodsX · 2023Article
- Prehabilitation of overweight and obese patients with dysglycemia awaiting bariatric surgery: Predicting the success of obesity treatment.World journal of diabetes · 2022Review
- Stomatognathic System Changes in Obese Patients Undergoing Bariatric Surgery: A Systematic Review.Journal of personalized medicine · 2022Review
- Like a Perfect Swiss Clock: Interactive and Multimodal Strategies to Improve Quality and Outcomes of Bariatric Surgery.Obesity surgery · 2022Article
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Abstract
Bariatric surgery is the most efficacious treatment for obesity, though it is not free from complications. Preoperative conditioning has proved beneficial in various clinical contexts, but the evidence is scarce on the role of prehabilitation in bariatric surgery. We describe the protocol and pilot study of a randomized (ratio 1:1), parallel, controlled trial assessing the effect of a physical conditioning and respiratory muscle training programme, added to a standard 8-week group intervention based on therapeutical education and cognitive-behavioural therapy, in patients awaiting bariatric surgery. The primary outcome is preoperative weight-loss. Secondary outcomes include associated comorbidity, eating behaviour, physical activity, quality of life, and short-term postoperative complications. A pilot sample of 15 participants has been randomized to the intervention or control groups and their baseline features and results are described. Only 5 patients completed the group programme and returned for assessment. Measures to improve adherence will be implemented and once the COVID-19 pandemic allows, the clinical trial will start. This is the first randomized, clinical trial assessing the effect of physical and respiratory prehabilitation, added to standard group education and cognitive-behavioural intervention in obese patients on the waiting list for bariatric surgery. Clinical Trial Registration: NCT0404636.
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