Engaging in physical activity is incredibly important for maintaining overall health, yet individuals with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) often find themselves less likely to participate physical activities. Maintaining moderate-intensity physical activities may provide many benefits in CKD patients, including slower decline in kidney function, better physical function, reduced cardiovascular risk, and improved quality of life.
Data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES, 2001–March 2020) shows that prevalence of physical activity has been increasing in the United States among those with and without CKD; however, adults with CKD still have a lower prevalence of physical activity compared to those without CKD. Efforts are needed to understand the impact of levels of physical activity on adults with different stages of CKD.
Read More about this study and the challenges of those with CKD who fall into disparate populations and their ability to engage in physical activity.
“Exercise is one of the best ways to decrease the progression of CKD. Unfortunately, not all who have CKD are able to access and engage in exercise. There are many barriers for those with CKD to be able to exercise, co-existing conditions, access to exercise programs due to being in a disparate population and provider awareness of the benefit of exercise. Studies like these bring awareness to providers so they can recommend proven treatments plans,” shared Dee Kaser, RN, CDCES; Great Plains QIN Quality Improvement Advisor.
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