Exercise Training in Elderly People Undergoing Hemodialysis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Previous reviews have indicated the effectiveness of exercise in people undergoing hemodialysis. However, these analyses did not take into account whether the subjects were elderly. We performed a systematic review of the effects of exercise training in elderly people undergoing hemodialysis and updated the evidence of exercise for people undergoing hemodialysis by adding recent research data.

Methods

We searched 8 electronic databases up to June 2016. Inclusion criteria were as follows: randomized controlled trial, English publication, subjects aged 18 and older undergoing hemodialysis, evaluation of physical function as an outcome of exercise intervention. We defined elderly as age 60 years and older. The main outcomes were exercise tolerance (peak/maximum oxy

SUBMITTER: Matsuzawa R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5733833 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature