Effect of intradialytic exercises on quality of life in older hemodialysis patients

Background: The largest growth in individuals requiring treatment for End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) is among older persons. Older hemodialysis patients have numerous co morbidities & complications from ESRD that limit exercise tolerance, reduce physical capacity & increase functional impairments. This study will provide an evidence of positive effects of intradialytic exercise & improvement of Quality of Life (QOL) of older hemodialysis patient.
Objective: To study the effects of intradialytic exercise on QOL of older hemodialysis patients.
Methods: 43 patients with ESRD, both the genders, who consecutively is on hemodialysis treatment satisfying both the inclusion and exclusion criteria were selected. Their exercise Tolerance Capacity was evaluated by 6 minute Walk Test (MWT) & the QOL was assessed & recorded by using KDQOL Questionannaire pre & post to the exercise intervention. Data was analysed using the paired t test.
Results: This study concludes that there is significant effect of intradialytic exercise on QOL of hemodialysis of older patients.