Does a Digital Prehabilitation Solution Informed by Evidence-Based Interventions Reduce the Healthcare Burden and Improve Outcomes for Patients Awaiting Cardiac Surgery?-A Systematic Review.

Heart Lung CircMay 23, 2026 (epub)
Clinical ResearchCardiology

Claire Hines, Joshua Farragher, Ross Vlahos et al.

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This systematic review evaluated the effectiveness of digital prehabilitation for adults awaiting cardiac surgery. It found that digital prehabilitation significantly improves feasibility, efficacy, complications, and healthcare utilization compared to standard care. The review followed PRISMA guidelines and included a comprehensive search of seven databases.

Key findings

  • Digital prehabilitation showed significant improvements in feasibility and efficacy compared to standard care.
  • Patients undergoing digital prehabilitation experienced fewer complications.
  • Digital prehabilitation may reduce overall healthcare utilization and costs.

Why it matters

Digital prehabilitation represents a promising approach to enhance surgical readiness and recovery for cardiac surgery patients, potentially leading to better outcomes and reduced healthcare costs.

Source

PubMed · PMID 42173738

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