Integrating Telerehabilitation into the Prehabilitation and Rehabilitation Pathway in Colorectal Cancer: A Case Series

Burgos-Bragado, Jose Manuel ; Brandín-de la Cruz, Natalia ; Carpallo-Porcar, Beatriz ; Blas-Laina, Juan Luis ; Calvo, Sandra (Universidad de Zaragoza) ; Jiménez-Sánchez, Carolina

Resumen: Background and Clinical Significance: Colorectal cancer (CRC) remains a global health challenge with significant postoperative complications and functional declines. Telerehabilitation offers an accessible alternative to improve preoperative physical condition and postoperative recovery. Case Presentation: Five CRC patients scheduled for laparoscopic surgery participated in an asynchronous telerehabilitation multimodal program, including two weeks of prehabilitation and four weeks of postoperative rehabilitation. Delivered via a digital platform with remote physiotherapist support, the intervention improved functional capacity and muscle strength preoperatively, with partial recovery noted post-surgery. Conclusions: Integrating telerehabilitation into the CRC surgical pathway is feasible and may enhance functional outcomes and quality of life. Further studies are required to confirm these preliminary findings.

Idioma: Inglés

DOI: 10.3390/reports8020060

Año: 2025

Publicado en: Reports 8, 2 (2025), 60 [19 pp.]
ISSN: 2571-841X

Tipo y forma: Article (Published version)

Área (Departamento): Área Fisioterapia (Dpto. Fisiatría y Enfermería)