Developed by clinicians to help healthcare professionals prepare patients for treatment

What is prehab?

Prehabilitation is an essential healthcare process that empowers patients to improve their psychological, emotional and physical health before, during and after treatment.

About this resource

The Prehab Hub has been developed for healthcare professionals by NHS North East and North Cumbria and Northern Cancer Alliance with contributions from clinicians from a number of specialisms.

Grounded in research, the resource is designed to strengthen healthcare professionals' knowledge of the evidence base in relation to the benefits of prehabilitation.

If your patients are looking for guidance, signpost them to Get Set for Surgery for further information on prehabilitation.

Understanding prehab

Effective prehabilitation prepares patients for treatment, leading to better outcomes and a better quality of life now and into the future.

Prehab topics

The Prehab Hub contains information on how to support your patients as they address the eight key factors to consider when preparing for treatment.

Click the icons below to access each page.

What does the research say?

The Prehab Hub is based on research and evidence that shows that effective prehabilitation leads to better outcomes for patients.

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