Exercise and physical activity for people receiving peritoneal dialysis: Why not?. Issue 4 (24th March 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Isnard‐Rouchon, Myriam; West, Mike; Bennett, Paul N.
• Other Names: Bennett Paul guestEditor.; Wilund Kenneth R. guestEditor.; Thompson Stephanie guestEditor.
• Is Part Of: Seminars in dialysis. Volume 32:Issue 4(2019)
• Page Start: 303
• Page End: 307
• Publication Date: 2019-03-24
• Subjects: end‐stage kidney disease -- exercise -- peritoneal dialysis -- physical activity; Hemodialysis -- Periodicals; Dialysis -- Periodicals; Renal Dialysis -- Periodicals; 617.461059
• DOI: 10.1111/sdi.12784
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0894-0959

Abstract

Abstract: People with end‐stage kidney disease (ESKD) receiving peritoneal dialysis (PD) are physically inactive leading to low physical function and poor health outcomes. Guidelines recommend that nephrologists encourage PD patients to increase their activity levels; however, PD patients are often discouraged from participating in exercise programs because of perceived barriers and a lack of precision about the appropriate exercise regimen. This review suggests ways forward to assist nephrology professionals to encourage PD patients to exercise, instead of creating barriers. The paper draws on the literature in addition to the experience of programs in France, the United States, and Australia to demonstrate the possibilities when considering increasing physical activity in this group.