Topic:	Kidney and Urologic Diseases (KU)
Title:	Why Exercise Can Make a Difference.
Author:	Painter, P.
Source:	Nephrology News & Issues. 20(9): 50-52. August 2006.
Abstract:	Despite many recent studies showing the benefits of exercise for patients on dialysis, most dialysis clinics have not incorporated exercise programs for their patients into their regular regimen of care. This article reminds readers of the benefits that can be attained from an intradialytic exercise program. The author notes that the recently published Kidney Disease Outcome Quality Initiative clinical practice guidelines on management of cardiovascular disease mandate that all dialysis patients should be counseled and regularly encouraged by nephrology and dialysis staff to increase their levels of physical activity. This article also serves as an introduction to another article in this same journal that describes an ongoing dialysis exercise program at the University of Virginia. The author calls for more research to demonstrate exactly how to assess functioning and encourage physical activity within the routine care of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients. 1 figure. 8 references.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English.
Major Keywords:	Kidney Diseases. Dialysis. Exercise. Patient Care Management. Recreation. Health Promotion.
Minor Keywords:	Delivery of Health Care. Costs. Equipment and Supplies. Ambulatory Care Facilities. Cardiovascular System.
Publication Number:	KUJA11515.
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