Prehabilitation
Prehabilitation (pronunciation: pre-hab-ili-tation) is a proactive approach that aims to improve the physical and mental health of patients before they undergo surgery or treatment for serious illnesses such as cancer. The goal of prehabilitation is to reduce the risk of complications and promote faster recovery.
Etymology
The term "prehabilitation" is a portmanteau of the words "preparation" and "rehabilitation". It was first used in the late 20th century in the context of sports medicine, where it referred to measures taken to prevent injuries before they occur. The term has since been adopted in the field of medicine to refer to interventions designed to improve patients' health before treatment.
Related Terms
- Rehabilitation: A set of interventions designed to optimize functioning and reduce disability in individuals with health conditions in interaction with their environment.
- Physical Therapy: A branch of rehabilitative health that uses specially designed exercises and equipment to help patients regain or improve their physical abilities.
- Occupational Therapy: A type of healthcare that helps to solve the problems that interfere with a person's ability to do the things that are important to them – everyday things like self-care, work, education, play, leisure, and social interactions.
- Psychological Resilience: The ability to mentally or emotionally cope with a crisis or to return to pre-crisis status quickly.
See Also
References
- Carli F, Scheede-Bergdahl C. Prehabilitation to enhance perioperative care. Anesthesiol Clin. 2015;33(1):17-33. doi:10.1016/j.anclin.2014.11.002
- Gillis C, Li C, Lee L, et al. Prehabilitation versus rehabilitation: a randomized control trial in patients undergoing colorectal resection for cancer. Anesthesiology. 2014;121(5):937-947. doi:10.1097/ALN.0000000000000393
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Prehabilitation
- Wikipedia's article - Prehabilitation
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