A Physical Activity Intervention Feasibility Study for Kidney Inpatients: A Basic Research Protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Low physical activity levels and poor physical functioning are strongly associated with poor clinical outcomes and mortality in adult kidney failure patients, regardless of treatment modality. Compared with the general population, individuals with chronic kidney disease are physically inactive, have reduced physical abilities and difficulties performing routine daily tasks, lower health-related quality of life, and higher cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. In addition, frail kidney failure patients have higher hospitalization and mortality rates as compared with other kidney failure patients. Evidence suggests that assessment and recommendations for physical activity should be part of standard care for kidney failure patients. Structured exercise can improve physica

SUBMITTER: Wytsma-Fisher K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7841695 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature