Comparison of intradialytic versus home-based exercise programs on physical functioning, physical activity level, adherence, and health-related quality of life: pilot study

Abstract Intradialytic exercise (ID) programs are effective and safe for hemodialysis (HD) patients to avoid functional deterioration. However, exercise is not routinely undertaken in most HD units, and we do not know if home-based (HB) programs are as effective as ID programs. The purpose of this s...

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Main Authors: Lucía Ortega-Pérez de Villar, Francisco José Martínez-Olmos, Francisco de Borja Pérez-Domínguez, Vicent Benavent-Caballer, Francisco Javier Montañez-Aguilera, Tom Mercer, Eva Segura-Ortí
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Publishing Group 2020-05-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-64372-y