Journal Review in Thoracic Surgery: The Prehab Prescription- Evidence, Implementation, and Advocacy

  • What if we could train patients for surgery the way elite athletes train for game day?

    In this episode, we review the science, shed light on the disparities, explore real-world challenges, and honor the behind-the-scenes workers that facilitate prehabilitation in thoracic cancer care. Join attending surgeon Doctor Jinny Ha, 3rd year general surgery resident Doctor Kyla Rakoczy, and Community Outreach Patient Navigator, Leslie Ricks Chandler, in discussing prehabilitation in thoracic surgery. 

Target Audience

  • Nurses
  • Nurse Practitioners 
  • Physicians
  • Physician Assistants

Learning Objectives

  1. Defining the role and components of prehabilitation in the context of thoracic oncology and ERAS/ESTS guidelines.
  2. Interpreting key findings from recent clinical trials on prehabilitation, including outcomes related to functional capacity and readmission rates.
  3. Identifying socioeconomic and structural barriers to prehabilitation participation and discuss strategies to improve equitable access to these interventions.
  4. Applying evidence-based criteria to assess which patients may benefit most from preoperative nutrition and exercise interventions.
  5. Recognizing the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration—including social work and patient navigation—in optimizing surgical readiness and long-term outcomes.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
  • 0.50 ANCC
  • 0.50 Attendance
  • 0.50 JA Credit - AH
    • 0.50 Approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
Registration Opens: 
09/15/2025
Registration Expires: 
09/14/2027
Part of: 
Behind the Knife Podcast (ENDURING)
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Durham, NC 27705
United States
  • Dr. Jinny Ha, MD, MHS
  • Leslie Ricks Chandler
  • Dr. Kyla Rakoczy, MD, 

 

  • AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)
  • ANCC
  • Attendance
  • JA Credit - AH

Available Credit

  • 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
  • 0.50 ANCC
  • 0.50 Attendance
  • 0.50 JA Credit - AH
    • 0.50 Approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
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