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Physical Function Tests to Assess Postural Balance in Patients on Dialysis: A Systematic Review
Luciana A S Jesus1, Bruno V Pinheiro1,2, Emanuele P L Gravina1
1Pulmonary and Critical Care Division, University Hospital of Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Juiz de Fora, Brazil.
Hemodialysis International. International Symposium on Home Hemodialysis
|May 30, 2025
Summary
The one-leg standing test is most common for assessing postural balance in dialysis patients. However, measurement properties of physical function tests need further study in this population.
Area of Science:
- Nephrology
- Physical Therapy
- Gerontology
Background:
- Physical function tests are crucial for assessing postural balance in dialysis patients.
- Limited understanding exists regarding the measurement properties of these tests in this population.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review physical function tests for postural balance in dialysis patients.
- To describe the measurement properties of these tests.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review of observational and experimental studies.
- Searched seven databases from inception to August 2023.
- Two researchers selected studies, assessed quality, and extracted data.
Main Results:
- Analyzed 21 studies; 42.9% were cross-sectional, 38.1% had good methodological quality.
- One-leg standing test was most common (47.6%), with protocol variations.
- Reliability and other properties reported for limited tests.
Conclusions:
- One-leg standing test is frequently used for postural balance in dialysis patients.
- Measurement properties of physical function tests are understudied in this population.
Keywords:
chronic renal insufficiencyphysical functional performancepostural balanceposturerenal dialysis
