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Bennett PN, Bohm C, Yee-Moon Wang A, Kanjanabuch T, Figueiredo AE, Harasemiw O, Brown L, Gabrys I, Jegatheesan D, Lambert K, Lightfoot CJ, MacRae J, Scholes-Robertson N, Stewart K, Tarca B, Verdin N, Warren M, West M, Zimmerman D, Finderup J, Ford E, Ribeiro HS, Xu Q, Thompson S. An International Survey of Peritoneal Dialysis Exercise Practices and Perceptions. Kidney Int Rep 2023; 8:1389-1398. [PMID: 37441469 PMCID: PMC10334400 DOI: 10.1016/j.ekir.2023.04.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2022] [Revised: 03/24/2023] [Accepted: 04/24/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
Abstract
Introduction Low activity levels and poor physical function are associated with technique failure and mortality in people receiving peritoneal dialysis (PD). Adequate levels of physical function are required to maintain independence for people choosing this predominantly home-based therapy. The objective of this study was to identify the exercise-related perceptions and practices of PD clinicians globally. Methods We conducted a cross-sectional survey of PD clinicians from English-, Thai-, Spanish-, and Portuguese-speaking PD-prevalent countries exploring clinicians' perceptions and practices of swimming, activity following PD catheter insertion, lifting, and falls prevention. This study was convened by the International Society of Peritoneal Dialysis and Global Renal Exercise Network between July and December 2021. Results Of 100 of the highest PD-prevalent countries, 85 responded and were represented in the findings. A total of 1125 PD clinicians (448 nephrologists, 558 nephrology nurses, 59 dietitians, and 56 others) responded from 61% high-income, 32% upper middle-income and 7% lower middle-income countries. The majority (n = 1054, 94%) agreed that structured exercise programs would be beneficial for people receiving PD. Most respondents believed people on PD could perform more exercise (n = 907, 81%) and that abdominal strengthening exercises could be safely performed (n = 661, 59%). Compared to clinicians in high-income countries, clinicians from lower middle-income status (odds ratio [OR], 5.57; 1.64 to 18.9) are more likely to promote participation in physical activity. Conclusion Clinicians know the importance of physical activity in people receiving PD. Exercise counseling and structured exercise plans could be included in the standard care of people receiving PD to maintain independence.
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- Paul N. Bennett
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Queensland, Australia
- Satellite Healthcare, USA
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- Chronic Disease Innovation Center, Manitoba, Canada
- Medicine/Nephrology, University of Manitoba, Manitoba, Canada
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- Division of Nephrology and Center of Excellence in Kidney Metabolic Disorders, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
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- Graduate Program in Medicine and Health Sciences, Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul Escola de Ciências da Saúde e da Vida, Brazil
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- Chronic Disease Innovation Center, Manitoba, Canada
- Medicine/Nephrology, University of Manitoba, Manitoba, Canada
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- Queensland University of Technology, Queensland, Australia
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- Alberta Kidney Care North, Alberta Health Services, Alberta, Canada
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- The University of Queensland, Queensland, Australia
- Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- University of Wollongong, Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Health Sciences, College of Medicine, Biological Sciences and Psychology, University of Leicester, UK
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- Alliance for Research in Exercise, Nutrition and Activity, University of South Australia, South Australia, Australia
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- The Global Renal Exercise Network Patient Engagement Council, Canada
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- University of California Davis, California, USA
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- Chronic Disease Innovation Center, Manitoba, Canada
- Medicine/Nephrology, University of Manitoba, Manitoba, Canada
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- Research Center in Sports Sciences, Health Sciences and Human Development, University of Maia, Portugal
- University Center ICESP, Brazil
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- Clinical and Health Sciences, University of South Australia, South Australia, Australia
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Bennett PN, Kohzuki M, Bohm C, Roshanravan B, Bakker SJL, Viana JL, MacRae JM, Wilkinson TJ, Wilund KR, Van Craenenbroeck AH, Sakkas GK, Mustata S, Fowler K, McDonald J, Aleamañy GM, Anding K, Avin KG, Escobar GL, Gabrys I, Goth J, Isnard M, Jhamb M, Kim JC, Li JW, Lightfoot CJ, McAdams-DeMarco M, Manfredini F, Meade A, Molsted S, Parker K, Seguri-Orti E, Smith AC, Verdin N, Zheng J, Zimmerman D, Thompson S. Global Policy Barriers and Enablers to Exercise and Physical Activity in Kidney Care. J Ren Nutr 2022; 32:441-449. [PMID: 34393071 PMCID: PMC10505947 DOI: 10.1053/j.jrn.2021.06.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2020] [Accepted: 06/06/2021] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Impairment in physical function and physical performance leads to decreased independence and health-related quality of life in people living with chronic kidney disease and end-stage kidney disease. Physical activity and exercise in kidney care are not priorities in policy development. We aimed to identify global policy-related enablers, barriers, and strategies to increase exercise participation and physical activity behavior for people living with kidney disease. DESIGN AND METHODS Guided by the Behavior Change Wheel theoretical framework, 50 global renal exercise experts developed policy barriers and enablers to exercise program implementation and physical activity promotion in kidney care. The consensus process consisted of developing themes from renal experts from North America, South America, Continental Europe, United Kingdom, Asia, and Oceania. Strategies to address enablers and barriers were identified by the group, and consensus was achieved. RESULTS We found that policies addressing funding, service provision, legislation, regulations, guidelines, the environment, communication, and marketing are required to support people with kidney disease to be physically active, participate in exercise, and improve health-related quality of life. We provide a global perspective and highlight Japanese, Canadian, and other regional examples where policies have been developed to increase renal physical activity and rehabilitation. We present recommendations targeting multiple stakeholders including nephrologists, nurses, allied health clinicians, organizations providing renal care and education, and renal program funders. CONCLUSIONS We strongly recommend the nephrology community and people living with kidney disease take action to change policy now, rather than idly waiting for indisputable clinical trial evidence that increasing physical activity, strength, fitness, and function improves the lives of people living with kidney disease.
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- Paul N Bennett
- Medical and Clinical Affairs, Satellite Healthcare, San Jose, California; Clinical and Health Sciences, University of South Australia, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Rehabilitation Science, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, Sendai City, Japan
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- University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University Medical Center MC Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands
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- Research Center in Sports Sciences, Health Sciences and Human Development, University Institute of Maia, Maia, Portugal
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- Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Kinesiology and Community Health, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Champaign, Illinois
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- Cardiff Metropolitan University, Cardiff, UK and University of Thessaly, Volos, Greece
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada
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- School of Sport, Health and Exercise Sciences, Bangor University, Bangor, UK
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- Nephrology, KfH Nierenzentrum Bischofswerda, Bischofswerda, Germany
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- Indiana University Department of Physical Therapy, Indianapolis, Indiana
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- Department of Nephrology Instituto Nacional de Cardiologia Ignacio Chávez, Mexico City, Mexico
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- University of Alberta Hospital, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Programs & Public Policy, The Kidney Foundation of Canada, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, CHA Gumi Medical Center, CHA University, Gumi, Republic of Korea
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- Renal Medicine, Nepean Hospital, Katoomba, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences and Surgical specialties, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Universidad Cardenal Herrera-CEU, Alfara del Patriarca, Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Health Sciences, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
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- School of Nursing, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, P.R. China
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Lambert K, Lightfoot CJ, Jegatheesan DK, Gabrys I, Bennett PN. Physical activity and exercise recommendations for people receiving dialysis: A scoping review. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0267290. [PMID: 35482797 PMCID: PMC9049336 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0267290] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2021] [Accepted: 04/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Remaining physically active is important to patients undertaking dialysis, however, clinical recommendations regarding exercise type, timing, intensity, and safety precautions vary. The purpose of this scoping review was to analyse and summarise recommendations for physical activity and exercise for people undertaking dialysis and identify areas that require further research or clarification. MATERIALS AND METHODS A scoping review of literature from five bibliographic databases (Medline, Scopus, Web of Science, CINAHL, and SPORTDiscus) was conducted. Eligible articles included consensus guidelines, position statements, reviews, or clinical practice guidelines that included specific physical activity and exercise recommendations for people undertaking dialysis. Key search terms included "kidney disease" OR "kidney failure" OR "chronic kidney disease" OR "end stage kidney disease" AND guideline* OR consensus OR "position statement" OR prescription OR statement AND exercise OR "physical activity". Hand searching for relevant articles in all first twenty quartile 1 journals listed on SCImago under 'medicine-nephrology' and 'physical therapy, sports therapy and rehabilitation' using the terms 'exercise and dialysis' was undertaken. Finally, home pages of key societies and professional organisations in the field of sports medicine and nephrology were searched. RESULTS The systematic search strategy identified 19 articles met the inclusion criteria. Two were specific to pediatric dialysis and three to peritoneal dialysis. Whilst many publications provided recommendations on aerobic exercise, progressive resistance training and flexibility, few provided explicit guidance. Recommendations for the intensity, duration and frequency of aerobic and resistance training varied. Discrepancies or gaps in guidance about precautions, contraindications, termination criteria, progression, and access site precautions were also apparent. CONCLUSION Future guidelines should include specific guidance regarding physical activity, safety precautions, and timing and intensity of exercise for individuals who undertake dialysis. Collaborative multidisciplinary guideline development and appropriate exercise counselling may lead to increased participation in physical activity and exercise and facilitate better patient outcomes.
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- Kelly Lambert
- School of Medicine, Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health, University of Wollongong, and Illawarra Health and Medical Research Institute, Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Health Sciences, Leicester Kidney Lifestyle Team, University of Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom
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- Department of Nephrology, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Woolloongabba, Queensland, Australia
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- Alberta Kidney Care North, Alberta Health Services, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Clinical Health Sciences, University of South Australia, Adelaide, Australia and Satellite Healthcare, San Jose, California, United States of America
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Bennett PN, Bohm C, Harasemiw O, Brown L, Gabrys I, Jegatheesan D, Johnson DW, Lambert K, Lightfoot CJ, MacRae J, Meade A, Parker K, Scholes-Robertson N, Stewart K, Tarca B, Verdin N, Wang AYM, Warren M, West M, Zimmerman D, Li PKT, Thompson S. Physical activity and exercise in peritoneal dialysis: International Society for Peritoneal Dialysis and the Global Renal Exercise Network practice recommendations. Perit Dial Int 2021; 42:8-24. [PMID: 34743628 DOI: 10.1177/08968608211055290] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
Abstract
Life participation requiring physical activity and physical function is a key patient-reported outcome for people receiving peritoneal dialysis (PD). Clinician guidance is required from multidisciplinary sources regarding exercise and activity advice to address the specific needs of this group. From August 2020 through to June 2021, the Global Renal Exercise Network and the International Society for Peritoneal Dialysis reviewed the published literature and international clinical experience to develop a set of clinical practice points. A set of questions relevant to physical activity and exercise were developed from the perspective of a person receiving PD and were the basis for the practice point development. The GRADE framework was used to evaluate the quality of evidence and to guide clinical practice points. The review of the literature found sparse quality evidence, and thus the clinical practice points are generally based on the expert consensus of people receiving PD, PD exercise expert clinicians and experienced PD exercise researchers. Clinical practice points address timing of exercise and activity (post-catheter insertion, peritoneal space empty or full), the uptake of specific activities (work, sex, swimming, core exercise), potential adverse outcomes related to activity and exercise (exit site care, perspiration, cardiovascular compromise, fatigue, intra-abdominal pressure), the effect of exercise and activity on conditions of interest (mental health, obesity, frailty, low fitness) and exercise nutrition.
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- Paul N Bennett
- Clinical Health Sciences, University of South Australia, Australia.,Satellite Healthcare, USA
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- Chronic Disease Innovation Centre, Canada.,University of Manitoba, Canada
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- Chronic Disease Innovation Centre, Canada.,University of Manitoba, Canada
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- Princess Alexandra Hospital, Australia.,The University Queensland, Australia
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- Princess Alexandra Hospital, Australia.,The University Queensland, Australia
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- Clinical Health Sciences, University of South Australia, Australia
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- The Global Renal Exercise Network Patient Engagement Council, AB, USA
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- The Global Renal Exercise Network Patient Engagement Council, AB, USA.,Warren-Charnock Associates, UK
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- Prince of Wales Hospital, Hong Kong.,Chinese University of Hong Kong
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Wilkinson TJ, Gabrys I, Lightfoot CJ, Lambert K, Baker LA, Billany RE, Kanavaki A, Palmer J, Robinson KA, Nixon D, Watson EL, Smith AC. A Systematic Review of Handgrip Strength Measurement in Clinical and Epidemiological Studies of Kidney Disease: Toward a Standardized Approach. J Ren Nutr 2021; 32:371-381. [PMID: 34294555 DOI: 10.1053/j.jrn.2021.06.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2021] [Accepted: 06/06/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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In chronic kidney disease (CKD), handgrip strength (HGS) is recommended as a surrogate measure of protein-energy status and functional status. However, it is not routinely used because of inconsistencies such as the optimal timing of the HGS measurement and unclear guidance regarding technique. We aimed to determine the extent of variation in the protocols and methods of HGS assessment. We aimed to identify clinical and epidemiological studies conducted on CKD that reported on the use of HGS as an outcome. A systematic literature search identified n = 129 studies with a total participant population of n = 35,192. We identified large variations in all aspects of the methodology including body and arm position, repetitions, rest time, timing, familiarization, and how scores were calculated. The heterogeneous methodologies used reinforce the need to standardize HGS measurement. After reviewing previously employed methodology in the literature, we propose a comprehensive HGS assessment protocol for use in CKD.
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- Thomas J Wilkinson
- Leicester Kidney Lifestyle Team, Department of Health Sciences, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK; Leicester Biomedical Research Centre, Leicester, UK.
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- Alberta Kidney Care North, University of Alberta Hospital, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Leicester Kidney Lifestyle Team, Department of Health Sciences, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK; Leicester Biomedical Research Centre, Leicester, UK
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- School of Medicine, Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health and The Illawarra Health and Medical Research Institute, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia
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- Leicester Kidney Lifestyle Team, Department of Health Sciences, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
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- Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
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- Leicester Kidney Lifestyle Team, Department of Health Sciences, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
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- Leicester Kidney Lifestyle Team, Department of Health Sciences, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
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- Leicester Kidney Lifestyle Team, Department of Health Sciences, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
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- Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
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- Leicester Kidney Lifestyle Team, Department of Health Sciences, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK; Leicester Biomedical Research Centre, Leicester, UK
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Gabrys I, Thompson S. Evaluating Acceptability Domain Of An Intradialytic Exercise Program-Patient Adherence And Nursing Documentation. Med Sci Sports Exerc 2020. [DOI: 10.1249/01.mss.0000676044.14726.19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Viana JL, Martins P, Parker K, Madero M, Pérez Grovas H, Anding K, Degenhardt S, Gabrys I, Raugust S, West C, Cowan TE, Wilund KR. Sustained exercise programs for hemodialysis patients: The characteristics of successful approaches in Portugal, Canada, Mexico, and Germany. Semin Dial 2019; 32:320-330. [PMID: 31087375 DOI: 10.1111/sdi.12814] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
Abstract
Despite having good intentions, hemodialysis (HD) clinics often fail to sustain exercise programs that they initiate. There are many reasons for this, including a lack of funding, inadequate training of the clinic staff, a lack of exercise professionals to manage the program or train the staff, and the many challenges inherent to exercising a patient population with multiple comorbid diseases. Despite these barriers, there are several outstanding examples of successful exercise programs in HD clinics throughout the world. The aim of this manuscript is to review the characteristics of four successfully sustained HD exercise programs in Portugal, Canada, Mexico, and Germany. We describe the unique approaches they have used to fund and manage their programs, the varied exercise prescriptions they incorporate, the unique challenges they face, and discuss the benefits they have seen. While the programs differ in many regards, a consistent theme is that they each have substantial and committed support from the entire clinic staff, including the nephrologists, administration, nurses, dietitians, and technicians. This suggests that exercise programs in HD clinics can be successfully implemented and sustained provided significant effort is made to foster a culture of physical activity throughout the clinic.
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- João L Viana
- Research Center in Sports Sciences, Health Sciences and Human Development, CIDESD, University Institute of Maia, ISMAI, Maia, Portugal
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- Research Center in Sports Sciences, Health Sciences and Human Development, CIDESD, University Institute of Maia, ISMAI, Maia, Portugal.,Fresenius Medical Care, NephroCare, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Alberta Health Services, Northern and Southern Alberta Renal Programs, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Instituto Nacional de Cardiología Ignacio Chávez, Mexico City, Mexico
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- KfH Kidney Center, Bischofswerda, Germany.,German Association for Rehabilitative Sports in Chronic Kidney Disease (ReNi), Berlin, Germany
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- German Association for Rehabilitative Sports in Chronic Kidney Disease (ReNi), Berlin, Germany
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- Alberta Health Services, Northern and Southern Alberta Renal Programs, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Alberta Health Services, Northern and Southern Alberta Renal Programs, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Alberta Health Services, Northern and Southern Alberta Renal Programs, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Alberta Health Services, Northern and Southern Alberta Renal Programs, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Kinesiology and Community Health, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, Illinois
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Thompson S, Klarenbach S, Molzahn A, Lloyd A, Gabrys I, Haykowsky M, Tonelli M. Randomised factorial mixed method pilot study of aerobic and resistance exercise in haemodialysis patients: DIALY-SIZE! BMJ Open 2016; 6:e012085. [PMID: 27601500 PMCID: PMC5020875 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2016-012085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
Abstract
OBJECTIVES For people with end-stage renal disease requiring haemodialysis, exercise can improve aspects of quality of life (QoL). However, the relative benefits and risks of different types of exercise in this population are unknown. Therefore, this pilot study aimed to evaluate the feasibility of a main study evaluating the efficacy of cycling and resistance exercise each performed during the haemodialysis treatment on QoL. METHODS In this factorial (2×2) pilot trial, 31 haemodialysis patients were randomised to cycling, resistance, cycling and resistance, or an attention control. Feasibility was defined a priori by criteria on recruitment, fidelity to the protocol and patient response to the intervention. To better understand feasibility, we conducted interviews with dialysis unit staff and trial participants. As secondary outcomes, we estimated the main effect of cycling and weights each compared with control on QoL, physical function and strength. FINDINGS We exceeded the target accrual of 28 participants over 12 weeks. Irrespective of exercise group allocation, adherence was high; of the 1038 training sessions offered, 87% were initiated and over 80% of exercise sessions were performed as per protocol. Progression based on perceived exertion, individual instruction and interactions with the kinesiologist facilitated acceptability across exercise groups. Using an attention control, measures of contamination and attrition were low. Important barriers to unit staff readiness for the intervention were initial safety and workflow concerns, unit workload and onerous data collection. Secondary outcomes were not statistically significant. Adverse events were low and did not increase with a higher volume of exercise. CONCLUSIONS The main study is feasible with minor modifications. In addition to practical assistance, involvement from unit staff could increase patient participation and improve trial implementation. Strategies to increase acceptability of the intervention for staff include improving workflow integration and using a prestudy demonstration phase to introduce the intervention. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER NCT02234232.
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- Stephanie Thompson
- Division of Nephrology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Division of Nephrology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Faculty of Nursing, University of Alberta, Edmonton Clinic Health Academy, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Kidney Health Research Group, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Northern Alberta Renal Program, University of Alberta Hospital,Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- College of Nursing and Health Innovation, University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, Texas, USA
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- Division of Nephrology, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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