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Protocol for a single-centre, randomised controlled study of a preoperative rehabilitation bundle in the frail and elderly undergoing abdominal surgery

INTRODUCTION: Frail patients have decreased physiological reserves and consequently, they are unable to recover as quickly from surgery. Frailty, as an entity, is a risk factor of increased morbidity and mortality. It is also associated with a longer time to discharge. This trial is undertaken to de...

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Autores principales: Abdullah, Hairil Rizal, Lien, Victoria Peixin, Ong, Hwee Kuan, Er, Pei Ling, Hao, Ying, Khan, Shariq Ali, Liu, Christopher Weiyang
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: BMJ Publishing Group 2017
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5629626/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28778994
http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2017-016815