Routine Anaesthesia Ward-Based Patient Visits in Surgery: 1-Year Outcomes of the TRACE Randomized Clinical Trial

In perioperative medicine, the long-term clinical and functional recovery of postoperative patients has always been a focus of research. Traditionally, postoperative complications, mortality, readmission rates, and reoperation rates have been the primary indicators for measuring surgical patient outcomes. However, as medical research deepens, an in...

Discussing Expected Long-Term Quality of Life in the ICU: Effect on Experiences and Outcomes of Patients, Family, and Clinicians—A Randomized Clinical Trial

The Impact of Discussing Long-Term Quality of Life Predictions in the ICU on Patients, Families, and Healthcare Professionals Academic Background Patients discharged from the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) often face a range of physical, psychological, and cognitive issues, collectively referred to as Post-Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS). Despite improve...

Research Priorities for Improving Cognitive and Neuropsychological Outcomes in Hydrocephalus

Research Priorities for Improving Cognitive and Neuropsychological Outcomes in Hydrocephalus Academic Background Hydrocephalus is a neurological disorder affecting approximately 85 per 100,000 individuals worldwide. It is closely associated with motor and cognitive impairments. Although advancements in surgical interventions have significantly impr...

Optimized Nutrition in Mitochondrial Disease Correlates to Improved Muscle Fatigue, Strength, and Quality of Life

Optimized Nutritional Interventions Improve Muscle Fatigue, Strength, and Quality of Life in Patients with Primary Mitochondrial Disease Background Introduction Primary mitochondrial disease (PMD) encompasses a group of disorders caused by mutations in mitochondrial DNA or nuclear DNA, affecting systemic energy metabolism. The prevalence is approxi...

Feasibility of Electronic Patient-Reported Outcomes in Older Cancer Patients

Multicenter Prospective Study: Feasibility of Electronic Patient-Reported Outcomes (ePROs) in Elderly Cancer Patients Research Background In recent years, telemedicine has developed rapidly, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, and is considered a solution to the problem of medical personnel shortages. Electronic patient-reported outcomes (ePRO...