Effects of an intradialytic resistance training programme on physical function: a prospective stepped-wedge randomized controlled trial | Zendy

Paul N. Bennett | Zendy; Steve F. Fraser | Zendy; Robert Barnard | Zendy; Terry Haines | Zendy; Cherene Ockerby | Zendy; Maryann Street | Zendy; Wei Wang | Zendy; Robin M. Daly | Zendy

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Effects of an intradialytic resistance training programme on physical function: a prospective stepped-wedge randomized controlled trial

Author(s) -

Paul N. Bennett,

Steve F. Fraser,

Robert Barnard,

Terry Haines,

Cherene Ockerby,

Maryann Street,

Wei Wang,

Robin M. Daly

Publication year - 2015

Publication title -

nephrology dialysis transplantation

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 1.654

H-Index - 168

eISSN - 1460-2385

pISSN - 0931-0509

DOI - 10.1093/ndt/gfv416

Subject(s) - medicine , physical therapy , randomized controlled trial , quality of life (healthcare) , resistance training , dialysis , hemodialysis , surgery , nursing

Intradialytic exercise programmes are important because of the deterioration in physical function that occurs in people receiving haemodialysis. Unfortunately, exercise programmes are rarely sustained in haemodialysis clinics. The aim of this study was to determine the efficacy of a sustainable resistance exercise programme on the physical function of people receiving haemodialysis.

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