POSTOPERATIVE RECOVERY

This study looked at whether lowering the use of anticholinergic drugs—common in older adults and linked to confusion and frailty—before heart surgery could help patients recover better. Researchers studied 120 adults undergoing elective coronary artery bypass surgery who had a h…

This study tested a 12-week exercise program done at home via video calls for 140 adults who had a liver transplant. The goal was to see if it could improve muscle strength, exercise ability, and fatigue. Participants were randomly assigned to either the remote exercise group or …

This study looked at whether giving a carbohydrate-rich drink before abdominal surgery helps diabetic and non-diabetic patients recover better. Traditionally, patients fast before surgery, which can stress the body and slow recovery. 120 adults were split into three groups to tes…

This study tested whether a nerve block (interscalene brachial plexus block) given before open shoulder surgery could improve early recovery. 34 adults having rotator cuff repair were randomly assigned to receive either the nerve block plus general anesthesia or general anesthesi…

This study looked at whether adding a low dose of esketamine to the usual sedative propofol helps people recover and leave the hospital sooner after a bronchoscopy (a scope used to examine the lungs). 246 adults scheduled for the procedure took part. The main goal was to see if m…

This study tested whether a 15-minute virtual reality mindfulness session could help reduce anxiety and stress in patients recovering from heart surgery. 34 adults who had bypass or valve repair took part. Those who tried VR meditation reported feeling less anxious and stressed c…

This study tested whether starting a personalized exercise program before breast cancer surgery helps women recover better. Thirty female patients followed the program for 12 months. Researchers measured shoulder movement, pain, arm function, fatigue, and quality of life to see i…

This study tested whether a short, fast-paced educational method called Pecha Kucha (20 seconds per slide) could improve recovery after cataract surgery. 61 adults were split into two groups: one got the Pecha Kucha lesson before surgery, the other got standard care. Researchers …

This study tested three different ways to manage pain after a cesarean section: putting numbing medicine into the belly and abdominal wall, injecting morphine into the spinal fluid, or a nerve block in the lower back. 120 women who had planned C-sections took part. The goal was t…

This study looked at 98 women undergoing IVF to see if naturally high estrogen levels affect how well they recover from anesthesia after egg retrieval. Researchers measured recovery quality, pain, and nausea. The goal is to better understand recovery patterns and potentially impr…

This study looked at 120 women having minor gynecologic surgery to see how different sedation drugs affect thinking skills right after the procedure. Patients received one of three drug combinations: propofol-fentanyl, ketamine-fentanyl, or a mix of all three. The main goal was t…

This study followed 204 adults who had chest surgery to see how their pain in the weeks after surgery affected their recovery. Researchers tracked pain patterns and nerve-related pain to find links with how well patients healed. The goal was to identify risk factors for incomplet…

This study looked at medical records from 1,000 older adults (age 70+) who had planned minimally invasive surgery. The goal was to find out what factors help people get home sooner and stay out of the hospital. Researchers measured days alive and at home within 30 days after surg…