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Exploring the barriers to prehabilitation integration in Austrian healthcare: a qualitative analysis.

PubMed / BJA Open · 2026-10-06 · By Lutz JM, Gisselbaek M, Noronha AB, et al. · BJA open

A qualitative study published in BJA Open examined the obstacles preventing prehabilitation programs from being routinely incorporated into Austria's healthcare system. Researchers identified systemic, organizational, and clinical barriers that limit uptake of preoperative rehabilitation interventions. The findings have implications for physical therapists and multidisciplinary teams seeking to expand prehabilitation services within European healthcare settings.

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