Mobility in Older Adults Receiving Maintenance Hemodialysis: A Qualitative Study.

ABSTRACT:

Rationale & objective

For older adults, maintaining mobility is a major priority, especially for those with advanced chronic diseases like kidney failure. However, our understanding of the factors affecting mobility in older adults receiving maintenance hemodialysis is limited.

Study design

Descriptive qualitative study.

Setting & participants

Using purposive sampling, we recruited (1) persons aged≥60 years receiving maintenance hemodialysis; and (2) care partners (≥18 years) providing regular support to an older adult receiving hemodialysis. During a single in-person home visit, we assessed mobility using the Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) and conducted individual one-on-one interviews regarding important personal factors related to mobility.

Analytical

SUBMITTER: Liu CK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8858323 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature