Physical Activity Levels of Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease Requiring Dialysis

The purpose of this study is to assess whether the functional capacity of patients with chronic kidney disease stage V (CKD-5D) is different depending on their physical activity levels. We also compared functional capacity, quality of life, and symptoms of depression depending on treatment modalities (HD vs. PD). A Cross-sectional study included 52 patients (35HD and 17PD; males 61.5%, mean age 71 years). The main measurements were physical activity level using the Human Activity Profile questionnaire (HAP), muscle strength, functional capacity, health-related quality of life (HRQoL), and depressive symptomatology. The functional tests and physical activity levels correlated significantly. Participants on HD with low physical activity levels were older (* p ≤ .039) and had worst physical function (* p ≤ .01). The HAP is a useful tool to detect subjects with low functional capacity; there were no differences between the therapy modalities in terms of functional capacity, HRQoL, or depressive symptomatology.

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Physical Activity Levels in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease Entering the LORD Trial

Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise ◽

10.1249/mss.0b013e3181940aef ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 41 (5) ◽

pp. 985-991 ◽

Cited By ~ 12

Author(s):

ROBERT G. FASSETT ◽

IAIN K. ROBERTSON ◽

DOMINIC P. GERAGHTY ◽

MADELEINE J. BALL ◽

NICOLA W. BURTON ◽

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Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Chronic Kidney Disease ◽

Kidney Disease ◽

Activity Levels ◽

Physical Activity Levels

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Factors Associated With Levels of Physical Activity in Chronic Kidney Disease Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis: The Role of Dialysis Versus Nondialysis Day

Journal of Physical Activity and Health ◽

10.1123/jpah.2016-0715 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 14 (9) ◽

pp. 726-732 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Clara Suemi da Costa Rosa ◽

Danilo Yuzo Nishimoto ◽

Ismael Forte Freitas Júnior ◽

Emmanuel Gomes Ciolac ◽

Henrique Luiz Monteiro

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Chronic Kidney Disease ◽

Kidney Disease ◽

Physical Function ◽

Demographic Data ◽

Clinical Status ◽

Activity Levels ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Related Quality ◽

Health Related

Background:Patients on hemodialysis (HD) report lower physical activity (PA) levels. We analyzed factors associated with low levels of PA in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and compared PA on HD day and non-HD.Methods:79 patients wore an accelerometer and were classified according to time spent on moderate-to-vigorous PA (MVPA). Demographic data, BMI, comorbidities, clinical status, and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) were checked for association with PA. In addition, PA level was compared between days of HD and non-HD.Results:Accelerometer compliance was 78.5% [33 men and 29 women (53.96 ± 15.71 yrs) were included in analysis]. 35.5% of sample achieved ≥150min/week on MVPA. Lower MVPA was associated with older age (OR = 5.80, 95% CI = 1.11 to 30.19, P = .04), and lower score of physical function HRQoL (OR = 4.33, 95% CI = 1.23 to 15.23, P = .02). In addition, patients spent 9.73% more time on sedentary behavior, 38.9% less on light PA and 74.9% less on MVPA on HD day versus non-HD day.Conclusion:Age and physical function HRQoL were the main factors associated to lower PA levels. In addition, lower time spent on PA during HD day suggest that strategies for increasing physical activity levels during HD day such exercising during HD session could help CKD patients to reach current PA recommendations.

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Perceptions of physical activity and technology enabled exercise interventions among people with advanced chronic kidney disease: a qualitative study

BMC Nephrology ◽

10.1186/s12882-021-02591-9 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 22 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Mary Beth Weber ◽

Susan Ziolkowski ◽

Ahad Bootwala ◽

Alan Bienvenida ◽

Shuchi Anand ◽

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Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Chronic Kidney Disease ◽

Kidney Disease ◽

Qualitative Study ◽

Medical Center ◽

Energy Levels ◽

Activity Levels ◽

Physical And Mental Health ◽

Exercise Programs ◽

Exercise Interventions

Abstract Background Exercise improves health outcomes and quality of life in persons with chronic kidney disease (CKD). The numbers of persons with advanced CKD meeting physical activity guidelines however is low. We undertook a qualitative study of men and women aged 36–74 from various race/ethnic populations with advanced CKD not requiring dialysis to describe their experiences and opinions around prior physical activity, motivating factors for and barriers to exercise, and perceptions of exercise-promoting technology and group-based programming designed to improve physical activity levels. Methods Nineteen persons with advanced CKD not requiring dialysis were interviewed at two high volume nephrology clinics enriched with racial/ethnic minority patients (Emory University and Santa Clara Valley Medical Center). We used thematic analysis to identify dominant themes (n = 4) and subthemes (n = 19) around exercise experience, barriers, motivators, views, and preferences. Results Four dominant themes and 19 subthemes were identified. The most common motivators to exercise included physical and mental health benefits, appearance, improvement in energy levels, and potential social interaction in group-based programs. Common barriers included health concerns, particularly complications related to other co-morbidities, as well as time and transportation constraints. Participants were skeptical of exercise programs solely reliant on technology. Conclusions The use of group-based exercise programs may motivate persons with CKD to increase exercise levels, while programs entirely based on technology may be less effective.

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Cultural influences on physical activity and exercise beliefs in patients with chronic kidney disease: ‘The Culture-CKD Study’—a qualitative study

BMJ Open ◽

10.1136/bmjopen-2020-046950 ◽

2022 ◽

Vol 12 (1) ◽

pp. e046950

Author(s):

Juliet Mayes ◽

Ellen M. Castle ◽

James Greenwood ◽

Paula Ormandy ◽

P David Howe ◽

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Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Chronic Kidney Disease ◽

Kidney Disease ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Pearson Correlation ◽

Qualitative Interviews ◽

Cultural Influences ◽

Activity Levels ◽

Semistructured Interviews ◽

Physical Activity And Exercise

ObjectivesThis study used a mixed-method approach to explore cultural and ethnic influences on the perception of, and decision to engage with or not to engage with, physical activity and exercise therapy in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD).DesignQualitative research was conducted through the use of semistructured interviews and focus groups. Self-reported physical activity levels were measured using the General Practice Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPPAQ), and self-efficacy for exercise with Bandura’s Self-Efficacy for Exercise Scale.SettingThis study was conducted in a non-clinical setting of a single National Health Service Hospital Trust between April 2018 and July 2019.ParticipantsParticipants >18 years of age with a diagnosis of CKD, from black African, black Caribbean, South Asian or white ethnicity were eligible for the study. 84 patients with a diagnosis of CKD (stages 2–5), aged 25–79 (mean age 57) were recruited. Semistructured interviews (n=20) and six single-sex, ethnic-specific focus group discussions were undertaken (n=36).OutcomesPrimary outcome was to explore the perceptions, attitudes and values about exercise and physical activity in different ethnic groups through qualitative interviews, analysed using an inductive thematic analysis approach. Questionnaires were analysed using Pearson correlation to determine if there was a significant relationship between the self-efficacy and GPPAQ levels.ResultsQualitative analysis provided four primary themes: I am who I am, Change of identity, Influences to physical activity and exercise and Support and education. Quantitative analysis using Pearson correlation revealed a significant correlation between GPPAQ levels of activity and self-efficacy to regulate exercise behaviour (r=−0.40, p=0.001).ConclusionUnderstanding the cultural, attitudes and beliefs of individuals with CKD from a variety of ethnic backgrounds is complex. Understanding of patients’ experiences, thoughts and beliefs may be of relevance to clinicians when designing CKD exercise services.Trial registration numberNCT03709212; Pre-results.

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