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Physical Function in Kidney Transplantation: Current Knowledge and Future Directions
Current transplantation reports, v 7(2), pp 46-55
01 Jun 2020
PMID: 33457184
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Abstract
Purpose of Review Low physical function (PF) is common among individuals with end-stage kidney disease. In this review, we explore data on the impacts of PF on access to kidney transplantation (KT) and KT outcomes. We also discuss the latest interventions to improve PF in pre- and post-KT settings. Recent Findings Many US KT programs measure PF or related constructs when assessing KT candidacy. Although carefully selected KT candidates with low PF can benefit from KT with respect to survival and quality of life, low PF decreases the likelihood of being listed for KT and increases the risk of adverse post-KT outcomes. Recent trials suggest that exercise is a promising strategy to improve PF among KT candidates and recipients. Low PF is a potentially modifiable risk factor for adverse pre- and post-KT outcomes. Research is needed to determine the ideal PF metric for use in KT evaluations and interventions to improve PF.
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- Title
- Physical Function in Kidney Transplantation: Current Knowledge and Future Directions
- Creators
- Dia Yang - Drexel UniversityLucy Robinson - Drexel UniversityChristian Selinski - Drexel UniversityThalia Bajakian - Drexel UniversityChristina Mejia - Thomas Jefferson UniversityMeera Nair Harhay - Drexel University
- Publication Details
- Current transplantation reports, v 7(2), pp 46-55
- Publisher
- Springer Nature
- Number of pages
- 10
- Grant note
- Commonwealth Universal Research Enhancement Grant K23DK105207 / NIH; United States Department of Health & Human Services; National Institutes of Health (NIH) - USA
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- College of Medicine; Epidemiology and Biostatistics
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000705322500003
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-85090085098
- Other Identifier
- 991019168194404721
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- Collaboration types
- Domestic collaboration
- Web of Science research areas
- Surgery
- Transplantation