Running head: COURSE PROJECT: PART 2—LITERATURE REVIEW 1
Preoperative Physical Exercises and Functional Recovery in Bariatric Surgery Patients: A
Literature Review
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Preoperative Physical Exercises and Functional Recovery in Bariatric Surgery Patients: A
Literature Review
Extensive research has been done on ways patient outcomes can be improved among
bariatric surgery patients. The PICOT question sought to establish whether preoperative physical
exercises causes improved functional recovery and overall health related quality of life after
undergoing bariatric surgery. Numerous researches have been done on how exercises impact
outcomes after surgery. In regards to bariatric surgery, synthesis of research knowledge indicates
that preoperative physical exercises offer great potential improving postoperative outcomes.
Literature search provides a moderate level of evidence on the intervention as most research
focuses on postoperative outcomes.
Going through the research articles, there are no inconsistencies with the use of physical
exercising to improve outcomes. Preoperative immobility is being associated with poorer
postoperative outcomes and an increased risk of developing postoperative complications. Most
research results associated immobility before bariatric surgery with poor functional recovery
increased the length of stay and increased readmission and reoperation rate. It was also
associated with the risk of mortality and morbidity. The major inconsistency noticed was the
variation in the outcomes associated with lack of physical exercises. Whereas they had major
similarities, the methods used to measure outcomes varied between the researches, causing the
inconsistencies.
The evidence synthesized from the literature review provides string support for a change
in practice because physical exercising has consistently shown improved postoperative outcomes
in most research studies. Hence, it is well evidenced to be effective. Additionally, the
intervention also helps the patients adopt the habit and continue with the physical exercises
Preoperative Physical Exercises and Functional Recovery in Bariatric Surgery Patients: A
Literature Review
Name
Institution
Date
, COURSE PROJECT: PART 2—LITERATURE REVIEW 2
Preoperative Physical Exercises and Functional Recovery in Bariatric Surgery Patients: A
Literature Review
Extensive research has been done on ways patient outcomes can be improved among
bariatric surgery patients. The PICOT question sought to establish whether preoperative physical
exercises causes improved functional recovery and overall health related quality of life after
undergoing bariatric surgery. Numerous researches have been done on how exercises impact
outcomes after surgery. In regards to bariatric surgery, synthesis of research knowledge indicates
that preoperative physical exercises offer great potential improving postoperative outcomes.
Literature search provides a moderate level of evidence on the intervention as most research
focuses on postoperative outcomes.
Going through the research articles, there are no inconsistencies with the use of physical
exercising to improve outcomes. Preoperative immobility is being associated with poorer
postoperative outcomes and an increased risk of developing postoperative complications. Most
research results associated immobility before bariatric surgery with poor functional recovery
increased the length of stay and increased readmission and reoperation rate. It was also
associated with the risk of mortality and morbidity. The major inconsistency noticed was the
variation in the outcomes associated with lack of physical exercises. Whereas they had major
similarities, the methods used to measure outcomes varied between the researches, causing the
inconsistencies.
The evidence synthesized from the literature review provides string support for a change
in practice because physical exercising has consistently shown improved postoperative outcomes
in most research studies. Hence, it is well evidenced to be effective. Additionally, the
intervention also helps the patients adopt the habit and continue with the physical exercises
