Dpto. Enfermería y Fisioterapia

Chronic dialysis patients have an increased risk of severe COVID-19 infection-related complications. The aim of this study was to quantify the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on healthrelated quality of life (HRQoL) and physical activity levels of patients undertaking hemodialysis (HD). This was an observational study that compared data from two periods of time, before the COVID-19 pandemic vs pandemic. We used the Medical Outcomes Survey Short Form (SF-36) to measure the HRQoL and the Human Activity Profile (HAP) questionnaire was used to measure the physical activity. Data were analyzed with a mixed ordinal linear regression. A total of 27 eligible participants were interviewed during COVID-19 pandemic (median age 78 years). The linear regression model showed that the pandemic, after controlling for the covariates age, comorbidity, albumin, and hemoglobin, had a significant impact on the HRQoL. Physical function (􀀀15.7) and social functioning subscales (􀀀28.0) worsened (p = 0.001), and the physical component scale also showed a significant decrease (􀀀3.6; p = 0.05). Time had a significant impact on the Human Activity Profile, with an average activity score diminished with the pandemic (􀀀13.9; p = 0.003). The COVID-19 pandemic had a very negative impact on HRQoL and physical activity level of subjects undertaking hemodialysis. Interventions to improve HRQoL and activity levels of patients undertaking HD are recommended.

Background: Engagement in exercise by haemodialysis (HD) patients has been shown to generate benefits both in terms of improved functional capacity and in the health-related quality of life. The use of non-immersive virtual reality (VR) games represents a new format for the implementation of intradialysis exercise. Some studies have shown that engaging in exercise for 6 months reduces the consumption of antihypertensive drugs and decreases the time spent admitted to hospital among individuals receiving HD treatments. The objective of this study was to evaluate changes in the consumption of healthcare resources and micro-costing for patients on HD who completed a VR exercise program. Materials and methods: Design: This study is a secondary analysis of a clinical trial. The participants performed an intradialysis exercise program with non-immersive virtual reality for 3 months. The variables were recorded in two periods: 12 months before and 12 months after the start of the exercise program. Results: The micro-costing analysis showed a significant decrease in the mean cost, in euros, for the consumption of laboratory tests − 330 (95% CI:[− 533, − 126];p = 0.003), outpatient visits − 351 ([− 566, − 135];p = 0.003), and radiology tests − 111 ([− 209, − 10];p = 0.03) in the 12 months after the implementation of the exercise program relative to the 12 months prior to its start. Conclusion: The implementation of intradialysis exercise programs decreased the expenditure of some healthcare resources. Future studies could help clarify if longer interventions would have a stronger impact on these cost reductions.

The purpose of this study is to assess whether the functional capacity of patients with chronic kidney disease stage V (CKD- 5D) is different depending on their physical activity levels. We also compared functional capacity, quality of life, and symptoms of depression depending on treatment modalities (HD vs. PD). A Cross-sectional study included 52 patients (35HD and 17PD; males 61.5%, mean age 71 years). The main measurements were physical activity level using the Human Activity Profile questionnaire (HAP), muscle strength, functional capacity, health-related quality of life (HRQoL), and depressive symptomatology. The functional tests and physical activity levels correlated significantly. Participants on HD with low physical activity levels were older (*p ≤ .039) and had worst physical function (*p ≤ .01). The HAP is a useful tool to detect subjects with low functional capacity; there were no differences between the therapy modalities in terms of functional capacity, HRQoL, or depressive symptomatology.

Improving the health status of people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) through physical activity (PA) or exercise interventions is challenging. One of the gaps in the process of translating the general public PA activity guidelines as well as the CKD-specific guidelines into routine clinical practice is the lack of systematic recording and monitoring of PA and physical function attributes, which can also be used to develop individualized and measurable plans of action to promote PA for health. We aim to present an overview of key considerations for PA, physical function and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) evaluation in people with CKD, with the aim of encouraging health professionals to integrate assessment of these outcomes in routine practices. Physical inactivity and impaired physical function, sometimes to the extent of physical and social disability levels, and subsequently lower perceived HRQoL, are highly prevalent in this population. Enhanced PA is associated with better physical function that also translates into multiple health benefits. Breaking the vicious circle of inactivity and physical dysfunction as early as possible in the disease trajectory may confer huge benefits and enhanced life satisfaction in the longer term. With this in mind, the importance of PA/exercise interventions in CKD to improve HRQoL is also summarized.

Introducción: Cada vez es más frecuente la literatura que nos muestra los beneficios de los programas de ejercicio físico para mejorar la capacidad funcional y la calidad de vida relacionada con la salud de los pacientes con enfermedad renal crónica. Sin embargo, la implementación de estos programas no es una tarea fácil. Objetivo: Evaluar la efectividad de un programa de ejercicio físico domiciliario sobre la fuerza de agarre de las manos, capacidad funcional y calidad de vida en pacientes con enfermedad renal crónica avanzada en estadíos 4-5. Material y Método: Estudio prospectivo experimental. Los pacientes realizaron un programa completo de ejercicio domiciliario de 3 sesiones semanales durante 12 semanas. Principales datos analizados: dinamometría manual (HG) y la prueba Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) y calidad de vida mediante el Euroqol 5D. Resultados: 62 pacientes incluidos. 34 eran hombres con una edad media 67,4±14,9 años. La velocidad de la marcha en 4 metros aumentó en 0,18 m/s (IC95%: 0,08-0,28). Los resultados del SPPB aumentaron en 1,4 puntos (IC95%: 0,6-2,2 puntos). No se observan cambios significativos ni en la dinamometría manual (de 26,1Kg a 26,4Kg) ni en la calidad de vida relacionada con la salud (de 67,8 a 71,3 puntos). Conclusión: Un programa de ejercicio físico domiciliario de 12 semanas de duración fue seguro y mejoró la capacidad funcional de los pacientes en enfermedad renal crónica avanzada en estadíos 4-5. / Introduction: Scientific evidence is greater on the benefits of physical exercise programs to improve functional capacity and health-related quality of life of patients with chronic kidney disease. However, implementing these programs is not an easy task. Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of a home physical exercise program on hand grip strength, functional capacity and quality of life in patients with advanced chronic kidney disease in stages 4-5. Material and Method: Prospective experimental study. The patients performed a complete home exercise program of 3 weekly sessions for 12 weeks. The main data analyzed were manual dynamometry, the Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) test, and the EuroQoL 5D questionnaire to assess quality of life. Results: Sixty-two patients were included, 34 men and with a mean age of 67.4±14.9 years. The 4-meter gait speed increased by 0.18 m/s (95%CI: 0.08-0.28). The SPPB results increased by 1.4 points (95%CI: 0.6-2.2 points). No significant changes were observed either in manual dynamometry (from 26.1 to 26.4Kg) or in health-related quality of life (from 67.8 to 71.3 points). Conclusion: A 12-week home physical exercise program was safe and improved the functional capacity of patients with advanced chronic kidney disease in stages 4-5.

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 study was to compare the effects of 16 weeks of ID exercise versus a HB exercise program for HD patients. A total of 46 patients were randomly assigned to the ID group (n = 24) or HB group (n = 22). They completed a 16-week combined exercise program 3 times/week. We measured physical activity level, physical functioning, depression level, and health-related quality of life at baseline and after 16 weeks. A significant time effect was found in both groups for the physical activity level (p = 0.012). There was also a significant group–time interaction effect for the one-leg standing test (OLST) (p = 0.049) and a significant time effect for the Short Physical Performance Battery (p = 0.013), timed up-and-go test (p = 0.005), sit-to-stand-10 (p = 0.027), right and left hand handgrip (p = 0.044, p < 0.001), one-heel left leg raise (p = 0.019), and 6-minute walking (p = 0.006), depression (p = 0.017). HRQoL remained unchanged. There was no difference between the two interventions on the tested outcomes (besides OLST). Both interventions were associated with positive changes of the physical activity levels and physical function.

Introducción. Las personas con enfermedad renal deben recibir una atención integral que incluya programas de ejercicio físico adaptado a sus necesidades. Objetivo. Evaluar la satisfacción de los pacientes con enfermedad renal crónica en estadios IV y V ante un programa de ejercicio físico domiciliario. Material y Método. Estudio descriptivo transversal en pacientes que realizaron un programa completo de entrenamiento físico domiciliario de 12 semanas de duración. Tras esta intervención, respondieron de forma anónima a un cuestionario ad-hoc validado por expertos, sobre su opinión acerca del programa. Resultados. Participaron 62 pacientes. 24 estaban en programa de hemodiálisis, 17 en diálisis peritoneal y 7 en situación de enfermedad renal crónica estadio IV. 34 eran hombres. La edad media fue de 67,4±14,9 años. 52 pacientes realizaron el programa solos en su domicilio. 33 de los pacientes les pareció muy correcto que el programa fuera domiciliario, 15 correcto y 2 poco correcto. 47 de los participantes consideraron muy correcto que la persona que dirigiera el programa fuera una enfermera conocida. 19 consideró que tras el programa habían mejorado mucho, 14 que habían mejorado, 9 que habían mejorado poco y 3 que no habían mejorado. 39 estuvieron muy satisfechos de haber podido participar en el programa, 6 satisfechos, 1 poco satisfecho y 1 de los pacientes no estuvo satisfecho. No hubo diferencias significativas en las respuestas en relación al sexo, edad, tipo de tratamiento, o realizar el programa solo o acompañado. Conclusiones. El programa de ejercicio físico domiciliario fue bien valorado por los pacientes que en su mayoría manifestaron haber mejorado y consideraron adecuado que fuera una enfermera la que dirigiera el programa. / Objective. To evaluate patient satisfaction chronic kidney disease in stages IV and V after a home physical exercise program. Material and methods. Descriptive cross-sectional study in patients who carried out a complete 12-week home physical training program. After this intervention, they responded anonymously to an ad-hoc questionnaire validated by experts, about their opinion about the program. Results. 62 patients participated. 24 were on a hemodialysis program, 17 on peritoneal dialysis and 7 on stage IV chronic kidney disease. 34 were men. The mean age was 67.4 ± 14.9 years. 52 patients carried out the program alone at home. 33 of the patients considered as very correct that the program was domiciliary, 15 correct and 2 not correct. 47 of the participants considered as very correct that the person leading the program was a well-known nurse. 19 responded that after the program the improvement was a lot, 14 a good improvement, 9 little improvement and 3 that had not improved. 39 were very satisfied to participate in the program, 6 satisfied, 1 not very satisfied and 1 of the patients was not satisfied. There were no significant differences in the answers in relation to sex, age, type of treatment, or if the program was done alone or accompanied. Conclusions. The home physical exercise program was well valued by the patients, who mostly said they had improved and considered as appropriate that a nurse leads the program.

Renal rehabilitation based on early body movement in intensive care units that has been expanding its fields of action from the areas of health promotion, disease prevention, maintenance and rehabilitation of people from the center of study human body movement applied in comprehensive care in intensive care units, which leads to reflection on a reflective theoretical discernment process of conceptual elements that lead to understand the ethical vision of the concept of body and movement in a hospitalization context from the renal environment where key aspects such as pain, care, dysfunctions, limitations and disabilities resulting from the immobilization process are articulated in the bioethical principles from the praxis of human movement.