Stanford University scientists have concluded that an individual approach to patient preparation before surgery can not only ...

The weeks leading up to a major surgery can be a time of uncertainty and worry for patients, many of whom anticipate the need ...

A new study suggests outcomes for major surgery are improved when patients receive one-on-one prehabilitation care prior to ...

We ask all of our patients to identify a support team (care coach) before their surgery date. Your support team could be a friend, family member, or neighbor—someone who you know and trust, who is ...

Patients with a positive mindset before surgery often experience better outcomes. Visualization can help reduce anxiety and improve recovery readiness. Meditation and breathing techniques calm the ...

Is bowel preparation necessary for the preoperative preparation of patients undergoing large bowel surgery? The authors reviewed 14 randomized trials (N = 4859) comparing mechanical with no mechanical ...

Chyrese Newman, RN, has more than a decade of nursing experience under her belt. For the past eight years, she has worked ...