Effects of Physical Activity on Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease on Hemodialysis: A Systematic Review
Objective: Analyze through a systematic review of the effects of physical activity on hemodialysis patients. Methods: The study followed the proposals of PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items in Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyzes). The search for articles took place on the digital platforms Medline, Pub Med, and Sports Discus, from February to October 2019. Itwas found using word combinations specific to the research theme, and they are aerobic exercise and renal insufficiency, aerobic exercise and dialysis treatment, strength training and renal insufficiency, strength training, and renal insufficiency. Results: 43 articles were identified. However, in the search criteria, 39 were excluded. No studies were excluded by checking titles and abstracts. Finally, four of them were selected for a full reading. After eligibility, all four were included for the final analysis. The PEDro scale identified a high methodological quality of the selected studies. The studies showed significant improvements in the neuromuscular, cardiovascular, cardiorespiratory, biochemical, and organic systems. In addition to improvements in the evaluative aspects of quality of life.
