Daily Step Counts in Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Physical inactivity is an essential factor in the prognosis of patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Daily step count is a straightforward measure to assess physical activity levels. Understanding the step counts among different CKD stages is essential to change sedentary behavior.

Objectives

This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to investigate the daily step counts in patients with CKD at a different stage.

Design

A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Data sources

The literature search was performed in PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science from inception to November 3rd, 2021.

Review methods

Observational studies (cross-sectional, case-control, or cohort studies) reported specific values of step counts in CKD patients by the wear

SUBMITTER: Zhang F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8891233 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature