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Conditions
Brief summary
The primary objective is to investigate what modifiable physical factors contribute to physical functioning in patients receiving peritoneal dialysis (PD). This 12 month longitudinal cohort study will assess physical activity levels / sedentary behaviour, muscle strength and cardiorespiratory fitness as predictors of physical function at three time points (baseline, six months and twelve months) in PD patients. Physical activity, sedentary behaviour, muscular strength and cardiorespiratory fitness have all been demonstrated as modifiable physical factors that can be positively modified through exercise based interventions. However, to best inform exercise prescription, understanding of the modifiable physical factors that contribute to physical function is required. This research project will be the first to determine the specific modifiable (physical activity and physical impairment) predictors of physical functioning in patients receiving PD. This project could significantly expand knowledge in this field, inform clinical practice and surveillance testing to improve early risk detection, and lead to future PD-specific exercise based interventions targeting physical functioning, improved quality of life and clinical outcomes.
Interventions
The primary objective is to investigate what modifiable physical factors contribute to physical functioning in patients receiving peritoneal dialysis. This 12 month longitudinal cohort study will assess physical activity levels / sedentary behaviour, muscle strength
and cardiorespiratory fitness as predictors of physical function at three time points (baseline, six months and twelve months) in PD patients.
Each assessment session includes;
- Collection of demographic information (age, height,
The primary objective is to investigate what modifiable physical factors contribute to physical functioning in patients receiving peritoneal dialysis. This 12 month longitudinal cohort study will assess physical activity levels / sedentary behaviour, muscle strength and cardiorespiratory fitness as predictors of physical function at three time points (baseline, six months and twelve months) in PD patients. Each assessment session includes; - Collection of demographic information (age, height, weight, waist / hip girth, medical history, dialysis history) - Assessment of physical function via the Short Physical Performance Battery and Short Form 36 Physical Functioning Scale. - Assessment of maximal isometric muscular strength of bicep strength, quadriceps strength and abdominal strength using a hand-held dynamometer and hand grip strength using a hand-grip dynamometer. - Assessment of cardiorespiratory fitness via total distance walked during a six-minute walk test At the conclusion of these assessments, two devices are given to participants to wear from midnight of the following day. - Assessment of physical activity levels via a GENEActiv Accelerometer that participants wear on their wrist for 7-days - Assessment of sedentary behaviour levels via a ActivPAL Inclinometer that participants wear on their mid-upper thigh for 7-days
Sponsors
University of South Australia
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
1. Over 18 years of age 2. Receiving a form of peritoneal dialysis in South Australia 3. Medical clearance (treating Nephrologist)
Exclusion criteria
1. Unable to give written consent 2. Unable to understand English or adequate translator services available. 3. Acute event that would deem the participant unsafe for participation (to be determined by nephrologist).
Outcome results
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