Open AccessPhysical Function in Kidney Transplantation: Current Knowledge and Future Directions
Author(s) -
Dia Yang,
Lucy Robinson,
Christian Selinski,
Thalia Bajakian,
Christina Mejia,
Meera N. Harhay
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
current transplantation reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2196-3029
DOI - 10.1007/s40472-020-00271-5
Subject(s) - medicine , transplant surgery , kidney transplantation , current (fluid) , transplantation , function (biology) , intensive care medicine , kidney , hepatology , evolutionary biology , electrical engineering , biology , engineering
Low physical function (PF) is common among individuals with end-stage kidney disease. In this review, we explore data on the impacts of PF on access to kidney transplantation (KT) and KT outcomes. We also discuss the latest interventions to improve PF in pre- and post-KT settings.
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