| The secret to better surgery recovery |
| Researchers wondered whether a more hands-on approach to "prehab" would make a post-op difference for patients recovering from surgery. They studied 54 pre-surgery patients, half of whom received a pre-operative booklet, while the other half received personalized coaching. Of 27 patients who only got a preoperative booklet, 11 experienced significant complications. Of the 27 who got coaching, only 4 had complications. Those who received coaching also demonstrated better physical and cognitive function than the other cohort. Even more fascinating: The coached group also showed dramatic changes in their immune function. |
1. What was the main purpose of the research study?
A. To compare two types of post-surgery medicines
B. To see if a hands-on prehab approach improves recovery
C. To test new surgical tools
D. To measure hospital stay duration
2. How many patients were included in the study?
A. 27
B. 54
C. 40
D. 11
3. What did the control group receive before surgery?
A. Personalized coaching
B. A preoperative booklet
C. Immune-boosting supplements
D. No preparation
4. How many patients in the booklet-only group experienced significant complications?
A. 4
B. 27
C. 11
D. 0
5. How many patients in the coached group had complications?
A. 11
B. 4
C. 7
D. 27
6. Besides experiencing fewer complications, the coached group also showed:
A. Better physical and cognitive function
B. Better eyesight
C. Faster surgery times
D. Decreased hospital staff involvement
7. What dramatic change was noted in the coached group?
A. Improved immune function
B. Weight loss
C. Longer surgery duration
D. Reduced painkiller use
✔️ True or False
8. All 54 patients received coaching.
9. The booklet-only group had more complications than the coached group.
10. Researchers found changes in immune function only in the booklet group.
✏️ Short Answer Questions
11. How many patients were in each group?
12. What type of approach did researchers test as part of "prehab"?
13. Name two improvements seen in the coached group.
14. Why might personalized coaching be more effective than just giving a booklet?