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Patricia Painter1, Robin L Marcus

  • 1Department of Physical Therapy University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah 84108, USA. trish.painter@hsc.utah.edu

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Chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients often have low physical function and activity, impacting outcomes. This review details measuring physical function and activity in CKD, recommending clinical integration.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Nephrology
  • Rehabilitation Medicine

Background:

  • Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) exhibit diminished physical functioning and activity levels, which are associated with adverse outcomes, particularly in those undergoing dialysis.
  • While geriatric medicine emphasizes physical function assessment, the nephrology field has historically underemphasized this crucial aspect of patient care.
  • There is a growing recognition of the importance of physical function and activity in CKD management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive review of the methodologies for measuring physical function and physical activity in patients with CKD.
  • To focus on the assessment of physiological impairments and physical performance limitations, including mobility and functional deficits.
  • To offer recommendations for integrating routine physical function assessments and promoting physical activity within clinical CKD care.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of existing literature on physical function and activity measurement in aging populations and CKD patients.
  • Analysis of established frameworks for assessing physical impairment and functional limitations.
  • Presentation of definitions and measurement tools for physiological impairments, physical performance, self-reported function, and physical activity.

Main Results:

  • Physical functioning and activity are critical determinants of outcomes in CKD patients.
  • Established measurement tools from geriatric research can be adapted to assess physical function in CKD.
  • Specific definitions and measures for physiological impairments, physical performance, and physical activity are detailed.

Conclusions:

  • Routine assessment of physical function and encouragement of physical activity are essential components of comprehensive CKD care.
  • Integrating these assessments can help identify at-risk patients and guide interventions to improve outcomes.
  • The nephrology field should adopt a more proactive approach to evaluating and managing physical function in CKD patients.