Physical Activity in Patients Treated With Peritoneal Dialysis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

Tharshika ThangarasaRameez ImtiazSwapnil HiremathDeborah Zimmerman

Published in: Canadian journal of kidney health and disease (2018)

There is limited evidence of benefit with increased levels of physical activity in PD patients. Further research is needed to define the exercise program that is likely to be of most benefit to patients treated with PD.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
peritoneal dialysis
physical activity
chronic kidney disease
body mass index
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
prognostic factors
quality improvement
patient reported outcomes
body composition