Table 1

Data collection measurement timeline

Anticipated time framesEventMeasurementTools
Day 0Listed for CRC Surgery
CNS Referral to Prehab
Demographics
Diagnosis
Treatment plan
Age, anthropometrics, diagnosis, enrolment decision
Day 7Initial Prehab AssessmentObjective measuresRockwood frailty score, Sit to stand 60 s, MIP, HGS, BMI, weight loss, MUAC
Patient reported measuresPG-SGA score, FACIT-F, IPAQ, QOL, self-efficacy
Day 30Pre-operative assessmentObjective measuresRockwood frailty score, Sit to stand 60 s, MIP, HGS, BMI, weight loss, MUAC
Patient reported measuresPG-SGA score, FACIT-F, IPAQ, QOL, self efficacy
Day 35Post-operative assessmentSurgical and clinical detailsDiagnosis, surgical complexity, complications and intensive care admissions
Days 60 and 120Post-discharge follow-upSatisfaction surveyPatient centred survey at 30 or 90 days post op
  • Representative data collection schedule, including tools and measures.

  • BMI, body mass index; CNS, clinical nurse specialist; CRC, colorectal cancer; FACIT-F, Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness - Fatigue Score; HGS, handgrip strength; IPAQ, International Physical activity Questionnaire; MIP, maximal inspiratory pressure; MUAC, mid-upper arm circumference; PG-SGA, Patient Generated Subjective Global Assessment; QOL, European Organization for the Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire.