Ready, Steady, Recover evidence table

The table below contains the evidence we have used in our Ready, Steady, Recover: 10 things you can do before surgery information.

Risk	Reference
Alcohol and drugs	Why alcohol is so dangerous for young adults' brains Alcohol, e-cigarettes, cannabis: concerning trends in adolescent substance use TeensHealth: Alcohol drinkaware: Teenage drinking NHSinform: Low-risk drinking guidelines NHS England: Smoking, Drinking and Drug Use among Young People in England 2018 [NS] This is exactly what happens when you overdose Frank: Drugs A–Z NHS: Worried about your teenager? Young Minds: Drugs and alcohol
Exercise	Exercise: Healthier Together Physical activity guidelines for children and young people
Mental Health	Children in hospital: Anxiety support How to manage hospital procedures: Some Top Tips
Medical conditions	Guideline for the Management of Anaemia in the Perioperative Pathway Recommendations for people with anaemia and their carers
Hydration and nutrition	British Nutrition Foundation: Hydration NHS: Water, drinks and hydration World Health Organization: Drinking-water National Library of Medicine: Energy Drink Consumption: Beneficial and Adverse Health Effects British Dietetic Association: Energy drinks and young people US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: The Buzz on Energy Drinks
Sleep	How can we encourage better sleep for children and young people? Sleep problems for parents and carers Healthy sleep
Smoking and vaping	Frank: Vapes Childline: Vaping Quit smoking this Stoptober Childline: Smoking NHS: Passive smoking Smokefree Sheffield Today is the Day
Dental hygene	How many bacteria are secretly living inside your mouth? Improving oral hygiene prior to surgery Oral health: it's not just about teeth The best foods for a healthy smile and whole body Mini Mouth Care Matters Resources Brush DJ app (opens Apple Store) Preoperative oral practices and incidence of postoperative complications in hospital medical-surgical procedures: A meta-analysis