Standardising the measurement of physical activity in people receiving haemodialysis: considerations for research and practice

Standardising the measurement of physical activity in people receiving haemodialysis: considerations for research and practice

Abstract Background Physical activity (PA) is exceptionally low amongst the haemodialysis (HD) population, and physical inactivity is a powerful predictor of mortality, making it a prime focus for intervention. Objective measurement of PA using accelerometers is increasing, but standard reporting gu...

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Main Authors: Hannah M. L. Young, Mark W. Orme, Yan Song, Maurice Dungey, James O. Burton, Alice C. Smith, Sally J. Singh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-12-01
Series:BMC Nephrology
Subjects:
Accelerometry
End-stage renal disease
Exercise
Haemodialysis
Physical activity
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12882-019-1634-1

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12882-019-1634-1

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