Colorectal Cancer
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention group:In addition to standard care, participants will receive digital approach of WhatsApp-assisted prehabilitation programme and then start the home-based training for about 3-4 weeks pr
Control group:Participants in the control group will receive the standard care without digital intervention prior to surgery. Standard care involves physical training, dietary and psychological advice
Sponsors
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients (1) aged over 18, (2) scheduled for elective colorectal cancer surgery as primary treatment, (3) possess a smart technology with internet plan or WIFI access, (4) able to use WhatsApp application with read, write and interact, (5) can understand Chinese (Cantonese) and follow instructions.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients with (1) expected surgery date less than 21 days, (2) identified cognitive disorder, (3) respiratory disease or (4) musculoskeletal problems, that is, showed difficulties in understanding the study procedures, providing informed consent or following instructions, in their medical records, (5) requiring neoadjuvant therapy. Participants will be also excluded if their surgery is cancelled (as judged by surgeon or patient refused operation) after randomization.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Postoperative complications; | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Length of stay;Gastrointestinal recovery;Physical activity;Anxiety and depression;Quality of life; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public ContactSung Hoi Ling Shering
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Outcome results
None listed