نبذة مختصرة : Background Prehabilitation, which includes nutritional and exercise therapies, is recommended for patients before surgery to improve physical and cognitive functions. This study aimed to identify the awareness, understanding, and issues among surgeons and anesthesiologists regarding the implementation of prehabilitation. Methods We conducted a survey on prehabilitation targeting surgeons and anesthesiologists working at a university hospital and two private hospitals. The survey collection period was set for 1 month, commencing on February 5, 2024. Descriptive statistics were employed to summarize the characteristics of the participants. Results A total of 254 surgeons and 49 anesthesiologists from three hospitals participated, with a response rate of 61.7%. Regarding the understanding of prehabilitation, 16.7% of anesthesiologists and only 2% of surgeons had a good grasp of its content. When enquired about the necessity of prehabilitation, 100% of anesthesiologists indicated it as necessary or somewhat necessary, whereas 98.7% of surgeons responded similarly. Several barriers to the implementation of prehabilitation were identified, with the most common reason being the busy schedule of outpatient services. Conclusion This study highlights that while both surgeons and anesthesiologists recognize the importance of prehabilitation, significant challenges exist in its practical implementation. This underscores the need for simple explanatory tools for patients, the introduction of remote care options, and simple orders to relevant departments, which are essential and require multidisciplinary collaboration.
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