Influence of Hemodialysis on the Physical Activity and Motor Capacity of Patients with Chronic Renal Disease, Stage 4-5 (K/DOQI): Study Synopsis:

Nephrology @ Point of Care

OlivierGiannini¹ 

关键词: Chronic renal disease;    Hemodialysis;    Functional impairment;    Motor impairment;    Risk of fall;   

DOI  :  10.5301/napoc.5000211

学科分类：医学（综合）

来源: Sage Journals

【 摘 要 】

PurposeElderly patients who undergo hemodialysis are more fragile than older persons not on dialysis. However, it is not clear if this frailty exists before hemodialysis or if it becomes evident or more acute at the time of beginning a dialysis therapy program. The purpose of this study is to analyze if changes at both the motor and cognitive levels go hand in hand with the beginning of dialysis, and, if this is the case, to identify possible risk factors associated with the functional decline in these patients.MethodsA multicentric prospective pilot observational study was conducted in an ambulatory population with the primary objective to represent the evolution of functional gait capacity in patients before and during hemodialysis treatment, to show gait insecurity during treatment follow-up, if it is present. The secondary objectives are to identify risk factors in the development of gait insecurity, and to measure the prevalence of falls during the follow-up period.ResultsThe enrolment of patients be...

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