Cost-effectiveness of prehabilitation for elderly (pre-)frail patients prior to elective surgery compared to standard care - an economic evaluation from a societal perspective.

BMC Med · 2026 · PMC13198052 · PMID 42163295

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This suggests that the follow-up costs for both groups have been significantly underestimated, and that there may be significant differences in the mean total costs which are being obscured.

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