SynthesisFrontiers in oncology2024
The use of technology in cancer prehabilitation: a systematic review.
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17 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Effects of arthroscopic meniscectomy or meniscoplasty of discoid meniscus on lower limb axial alignment: a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2026Pooled it
- Effects of Telerehabilitation on Functional and Other Health-Related Outcomes in Colorectal Cancer Patients and Survivors: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.Archives of rehabilitation research and clinical translation · 2026Review
- Technology-Based Prehabilitation for Patients With Cancer Before Elective Treatment: Protocol for a Scoping Review.JMIR research protocols · 2026Article
- Effects of a functional training prehabilitation program supported by the Prehab® App on functional capacity in preoperative oncological patients.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2026Article
- Technology-Enabled (P)rehabilitation for Patients Undergoing Cancer Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Cancers · 2026Review
- A prototype smartwatch for monitoring dynamic, compound and plyometric exercises in cancer prehabilitation: a development and validation study.Frontiers in digital health · 2026Article
- The future of lung cancer surgery lies between innovations: synergy across the perioperative ERATS pathway.Frontiers in oncology · 2026Review
- Prehabilitation models in patients undergoing radical prostatectomy: A scoping review.PloS one · 2026Article
- Nutritional Support for Gastrointestinal Cancer Patients: New (and Old) Frontiers in Management, a Narrative Review.Nutrients · 2025Review
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- Cancer rehabilitation in India: Current status, scope, and future perspectives.World journal of clinical oncology · 2025Review
- Enhancing postoperative recovery with multimodal prehabilitation: the journey begins before surgery.Korean journal of anesthesiology · 2025Review
- An assessment of study characteristics, quality and reporting in cancer prehabilitation literature: a scoping review.BMJ open · 2025Article
- [App-based prehabilitation: implementation and adherence].Chirurgie (Heidelberg, Germany) · 2025Review
- The inequalities and challenges of prehabilitation before cancer surgery: a narrative review.Anaesthesia · 2025Review
- Feasibility, User Acceptance, and Outcomes of Using a Cancer Prehabilitation App for Exercise: Pilot Cohort Study.JMIR formative research · 2025Article
- Kinesiological insights into exercise prescription within oncological prehabilitation: current knowledge and future perspectives.Frontiers in sports and active living · 2025Article
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Abstract
Aim: This review aimed to evaluate the effectiveness and feasibility of cancer prehabilitation programs delivered through technological enablers compared to conventional face-to-face interventions. Methods: A systematic review was conducted, searching PubMed, Embase, and CINAHL for studies published from inception to February 6, 2024. Studies were included if they involved adult cancer patients in primary research, utilized technology for prehabilitation, and assessed functional, psychological, and quality of life outcomes. Results: Sixteen studies were included, encompassing wearables, apps, teleprehabilitation, and virtual reality. All studies reported feasibility, but challenges included technical issues, lack of supervision, and non-compliance. Effectiveness depended on intervention rigor and technology type. Wearables offered objective monitoring but faced compliance issues. Videoconferencing provided supervision and could mitigate compliance concerns. Multimodal programs and intervention-specific outcome measures were recommended. Conclusion: Technology-based prehabilitation programs seem feasible, but effectiveness depends on intervention design and technology employed. Future research should focus on developing robust evidence to guide clinical practice and explore the potential of integrated technological solutions. Systematic review registration: PROSPERO, identifier CRD42022376028.
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