PRIORITY-CONNECT 2 Trial

Aerobic, Endurance, Respiratory, Muscle Strength, Education

Aerobic, Endurance, Respiratory, Muscle Strength, Education

Malnutrition screening, Weight monitoring, Symptom management, Dietetic counselling, Nutrition support

Malnutrition screening, Weight monitoring, Symptom management, Dietetic counselling, Nutrition support

CBT skills, Skills training, Emotional validation, Behavioural activation, Psycho-education

CBT skills, Skills training, Emotional validation, Behavioural activation, Psycho-education

Risk management, Managing pain, Wound care, Bowel function, Surgical education

Risk management, Managing pain, Wound care, Bowel function/Stoma management, Education

"Fortnightly sessions moderated by a social worker including patients and carers:~Safe space, Share experiences/ideas, Support, Education"

"Fortnightly sessions moderated by a social worker including patients and carers:~Safe space, Share experiences/ideas, Support, Education"

All participants will receive usual care according to their health care team, which may consist of advice on smoking cessation, reduction of alcohol intake, nutritional counselling, and medical optimisation in the preoperative anaesthetic clinic visits.