Peri-habilitation for Patients With Gastric Cancer

Peri-habilitation to Enhance Treatment Outcomes and Postoperative Recovery in Patients With Gastric Cancer

This study aims to evaluate the clinical applicability of a peri-habilitation program in patients with gastric cancer by applying nutritional intervention for approximately two weeks before surgery and a combined exercise and nutrition intervention for about three weeks after hospital discharge, and by analyzing its effects on the prevention of postoperative complications and recovery.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients aged 65 years or older who have been diagnosed with gastric cancer and are scheduled to undergo surgical treatment or chemotherapy.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients with severe conditions who are unable to undergo the intervention prior to surgical treatment or chemotherapy.
• Patients with physical (e.g., musculoskeletal) or mental disorders that make participation in or continuation of the program impossible.
• Patients judged to be at risk of additional physical burden from the intervention.