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The effect of intradialytic aerobic exercise on dialysis efficacy in hemodialysis patients: a randomized controlled
Raheleh Mohseni1, Amir Emami Zeydi, Ehteramosadat Ilali
1MSc in Critical Care Nursing, Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, Nursing and Midwifery faculty, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran.
Objective:
This study was conducted to determine the impact of an 8-week intradialytic exercise program (consisting of 15 minutes low-intensity exercise during the first 2 hours of dialysis) on dialysis efficacy.
Methods:
In an open randomized controlled trial, a total of 50 clinically stable hemodialysis patients were enrolled into the study and randomly allocated into two groups: the aerobic exercise group (n=25) and the control group (n=25). Aerobic exercises were done in the intervention group for 15 min/day, three times a week for 2 months. The dialysis efficacy was assessed prior to and at the end of each month of the program.
Results:
The efficacy of dialysis increased at the end of the first month and remained elevated for the duration of the program in the exercise group (p<0.05).
Conclusion:
A simplified aerobic exercise program has increased the efficacy of dialysis and may be considered as a safe, complementary and effective modality for hemodialysis patients.
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