Digital Physical Activity and Exercise Interventions for People Living with Chronic Kidney Disease: A Systematic Review of Health Outcomes and Feasibility.

ABSTRACT: Physical activity is essential to interrupt the cycle of deconditioning associated with chronic kidney disease (CKD). However, access to targeted physical activity interventions remain under-supported due to limited funding and specialised staff. Digital interventions may address some of these factors. This systematic review sought to examine the evidence base of digital interventions focused on promoting physical activity or exercise and their effect on health outcomes for people living with CKD. Electronic databases (PubMed, CINAHL, Embase, Cochrane) were searched from 1 January 2000 to 1 December 2023. Interventions (smartphone applications, activity trackers, websites) for adults with CKD (any stage, including transplant) which promoted physical activity or exercise were included. Stud

SUBMITTER: Letton ME 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11217122 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature