Articles

Prehabilitation: Synergy for Surgery

Publication Date: 01 December 2022

Author(s): Judith Ashcroft, RD

Abstract:

People with cancer can face challenges related to their diagnosis or treatment which impact their physical, nutritional and psychological health. This article shows an example of how trimodal prehabilitation is successful in achieving better patient outcomes.

Author Bio(s):

Judith Ashcroft, RD

Specialist Prehabilitation & Surgical Oncology Dietitian
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Liverpool, England

Judith Ashcroft is a passionate and innovative Specialist Dietitian with 4 years of experience in Prehabilitation for cancer surgery. She has worked in the acute setting for 10 years, specialising in digestive diseases, particularly in elective and emergency surgery and gastroenterology. She has experience working with patients across the cancer care pathway in both the inpatient and outpatient settings and is experienced in establishing new clinical services and patient pathways within the NHS. Since 2017, Judith has been working in the Aintree Prehab Service, which was established for cancer patients on surgical pathways.

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