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A cross-sectional study exploring levels of physical activity and motivators and barriers towards physical activity in haemodialysis patients to inform intervention development.

Sheera SutherlandRose PenfoldAiden DohertyZara MilneHelen DawesChristopher PughMary BoultonJulia L Newton
Published in: Disability and rehabilitation (2019)
Participants indicated a need for co-development with healthcare professionals of differentiated, targeted exercise interventions.Implications for rehabilitationHealthcare professionals should encourage and motivate haemodialysis patients to participate in physical activity (PA).As part of this approach, there is a need to increase patient knowledge of safe beneficial exercise activities and help individuals identify and overcome barriers.To allow for individualised approaches, clinical interventions should focus on other community activities that patients can do outside the dialysis clinic setting and utilise existing networks such as the British Renal Society Rehabilitation Network.The dialysis clinic provides professionals the opportunity to monitor and motivate patients.Relevant education is needed for staff about the benefits of PA and how to engage patients and their carers in safe and effective approaches.
Keyphrases
  • end stage renal disease
  • physical activity
  • chronic kidney disease
  • peritoneal dialysis
  • ejection fraction
  • newly diagnosed
  • healthcare
  • prognostic factors
  • body mass index
  • patient reported
  • network analysis