Association of wearable device-based perioperative physical activity with recovery outcomes in patients undergoing lung cancer surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis protocol

09 Jul 20264 min read0 viewsJournal Feed

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Introduction Lung cancer surgery is a cornerstone of curative treatment for resectable disease, but postoperative recovery is often prolonged and may be complicated by impaired pulmonary function, reduced physical activity, symptom burden and delayed functional restoration. Wearable devices may support perioperative physical activity through objective monitoring and activity promotion; however, existing evidence remains fragmented and has not been synthesised in a focused review.
This protocol describes a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the association of wearable device-based perioperative physical activity with recovery outcomes in patients undergoing lung cancer surgery. Methods and analysis We will include randomised controlled trials, non-randomised interventional studies and prospective or retrospective cohort studies involving adults undergoing surgery for suspected or confirmed primary lung cancer.
Eligible studies must examine wearable device-based perioperative physical activity during the preoperative period, postoperative period or both. The primary outcomes will be postoperative pulmonary complications, length of hospital stay and physical function or exercise capacity.
Secondary outcomes will include overall postoperative complications, pulmonary function, symptom burden, health-related quality of life, chest tube duration, readmission and postoperative mortality.

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