Fatigue, weakness and short of breath – Barriers that prevent dialysis patients from exercising

Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology
Published January 29, 2019 17:00 ET (News release from American Society of Nephrology)
Researchers surveyed 423 patients with end-stage kidney disease who were undergoing dialysis and identified the barriers that make it difficult for these patients to exercise. Major barriers for the remaining patients included fatigue, feeling weak, or shortness of breath. Regardless of dialysis type or age, patients indicated they wanted to exercise at home using a combination of aerobic and resistance training.

Corresponding author: Deborah Zimmerman, The Ottawa Hospital and University of Ottawa – dzimmerman@toh.ca