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Abstract
Introduction Endometrial cancer is a prevalent gynecologic malignancy often requiring surgical intervention as the primary treatment modality. However, many women with endometrial cancer present with preexisting health conditions or physical deconditioning, which can adversely impact surgical outcomes and postoperative recovery. Prehabilitation, an emerging approach involving proactive interventions to enhance patients‘ functional capacity before surgery, has shown promise in improving surgical outcomes.
Methods This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a multidisciplinary prehabilitation program delivered via telehealth in optimizing the preoperative health of women with endometrial cancer. The program integrates physical exercise, nutritional counseling, psychological support, and educational components, coordinated by a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals. Women diagnosed with endometrial cancer scheduled for surgical treatment will be recruited for this prospective study. Participants will undergo a tailored prehabilitation program via telehealth consultations in the weeks leading up to surgery. Prehabilitation outcomes, including physical fitness, nutritional status, psychological well-being, and health-related quality of life, will be assessed at baseline and compared with postoperative outcomes, such as surgical complications, length of hospital stay, and time to functional recovery.
Results We hypothesize that participation in the telehealth-enabled prehabilitation program will lead to improvements in preoperative health parameters, resulting in reduced perioperative complications and enhanced postoperative recovery for women with endometrial cancer.
Conclusion/Implications This study seeks to contribute valuable insights into the feasibility and effectiveness of telehealth-enabled multidisciplinary prehabilitation in optimizing surgical outcomes and improving the overall well-being of women undergoing surgery for endometrial cancer.