NECA was invited to participate and co-author in a multidisciplinary working group to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the current evidence on the effectiveness of technology-enabled (p)rehabilitation interventions in individuals undergoing thoracic and/or abdominopelvic cancer surgery. Specifically, we assessed their impact on reducing postoperative complications, hospital length of stay, readmission rates, and improving patient-reported outcomes.Â
The background behind this review was that (P)rehabilitation, comprising structured exercise, nutritional optimisation, and/or psychological support delivered pre- or postoperatively, has demonstrated efficacy in improving outcomes across the cancer care continuum. However, access remains limited.Â
Technology-enabled (p)rehabilitation offers a novel solution with the potential to enhance equity and continuity of cancer care.Â
This systematic review aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of technology-enabled (p)rehabilitation on perioperative and patient-reported outcomes among individuals undergoing thoracic and/or abdomino-pelvic cancer surgery.Â
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