Publications by authors named "K Beijaard"
Support Care Cancer
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study focuses on improving nutritional support for high-risk colorectal cancer patients through a teleprehabilitation program, aiming to boost their health before surgery by addressing modifiable risk factors like malnutrition.
- A secondary analysis of a pilot study involving eleven patients showed that while 82% met their energy requirements, only 55% achieved adequate protein intake, highlighting areas for improvement.
- The findings indicate that teleprehabilitation is a feasible approach, with some patients successfully adhering to nutritional guidelines; however, challenges remain regarding food quantity and protein consumption.
