Intradialytic exercise : a feasibility study
Henson, Angela , Gillespie, Bridget , McCarthy, Alexandra L., Finch, Lisa , Chatterton, Sharon , Devlin, Jan , Hawley, Carmel , & Orazio, Linda (2010) Intradialytic exercise : a feasibility study. Renal Society of Australasia Journal, 6(1), pp. 11-15.
Background: Exercise is known to improve mental and physical functioning and to improve quality of life. The obstacles faced by individuals with chronic kidney disease on maintenance haemodialysis include increased levels of fatigue, decreased motivation, and the inability to schedule exercise around daily activities and dialysis schedules.
Aim: This pilot study was undertaken to determine the feasibility and potential efficacy of an individually-tailored exercise program for in-centre haemodialysis patients.
Method: A 16 week program was designed and evaluated in relation to changes in physical capacity, the extent of exercise undertaken, and quality of life indicators.
Results and Conclusion: The resultant recommendations regarding the level of motivational support, the time and physical requirements in implementing an exercise program will provide useful information for others embarking on similar studies.
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|Item Type:||Journal Article|
|Keywords:||haemodialysis, exercise, renal, chronic kidney disease, nursing|
|Subjects:||Australian and New Zealand Standard Research Classification > MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES (110000) > NURSING (111000)|
|Divisions:||Current > QUT Faculties and Divisions > Faculty of Health|
Current > Schools > School of Nursing
|Deposited On:||02 Nov 2010 10:02|
|Last Modified:||01 Mar 2012 00:23|
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