Role of breathing training programs on quality of life in chronic kidney disease patients.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Due to its chronic and progressive nature, chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects patients in many spheres including their perception of quality of life (QOL). Breathing training techniques have shown positive effects on health and QOL for different conditions.

Objective

The aim of this study was to perform a scoping review to examine the characteristics related to the application of breathing training on patients with CKD, and to identify the relevant outcomes and target group for the application of breathing training.

Methods

This scoping review was performed in accordance with PRISMA-SRc guidelines. We systematically searched three electronic databases for articles published before March 2022. The studies included patients with chronic kidney disease that

SUBMITTER: Rubio-Lopez AI 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10251044 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature