A Current State of the Art and Science of Exercise in Dialysis: A Narrative Review.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose of the review

The purpose of the review is to discuss current proven benefits and problems of integrating exercise in the care of people receiving dialysis by reviewing literature from the last few years and identifying important questions that still need to be asked and answered.

Methods

A focused review and appraisal of the literature were done. Original peer-reviewed articles, review articles, opinion pieces and guidelines were identified from PubMed and Google Scholar databases. Only sources in English were accessed. Search terms "exercise" and "dialysis" were used to find active recruiting randomized trials in various clinical trial registry platforms.

Key findings

Numerous studies have demonstrated the benefits of exercise training in individuals receivi

SUBMITTER: Borkum M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10874151 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature