Telerehabilitation in Cancer Patients: Optimization of Prehabilitation and Rehabilitation Following Colorectal Resection. A Randomized Clinical Trial
This study, titled: Telerehabilitation in Oncology Patients: Optimization of Prehabilitation and Rehabilitation Post-Colorectal Resection. Is a randomized clinical trial conducted at the Royo Villanova Hospital in Zaragoza, Spain. It aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a tele-rehabilitation program in enhancing functional capacity and quality of life for patients undergoing colorectal cancer surgery. Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a highly prevalent malignant tumor that significantly impacts global health and patients\' quality of life, particularly after surgery. Prehabilitation and postoperative rehabilitation are crucial for recovery, and telerehabilitation offers a promising alternative to improve outcomes in CRC patients.
• Age between 18 and 80 years.
• Participants who understand Spanish.
• Patients scheduled for colorectal cancer surgery at Royo Villanova Hospital, Zaragoza, Spain.
• Patients attending the first consultation in the General and Digestive Surgery Section under the supervision of Dr. Blas, head of surgery at Royo Villanova Hospital, Zaragoza, Spain.
• Participants with functional independence that allows them to perform walking and pulmonary function tests.
• Patients with a preoperative assessment score of I, II, or III on the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) scale.
• Participants who agree to participate and sign the informed consent form.