ArticleJournal of renal nutrition : the official journal of the Council on Renal Nutrition of the National Kidney Foundation2022
Global Policy Barriers and Enablers to Exercise and Physical Activity in Kidney Care.
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- Predictive utility of the multi-theory model in physical activity initiation and maintenance intentions among maintenance hemodialysis patients: a cross-sectional study.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Article
- Participation of physical therapists in medical fee-based dialysis-prevention interventions: a nationwide survey in Japan.Clinical and experimental nephrology · 2026Article
- Evaluation of the initial rollout of the physical activity referral standards policy in Scotland: a qualitative study.BMJ open · 2025Article
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- Exploring How the Kidney BEAM Physical Activity Digital Health Intervention Improved Mental Health-Related Quality of Life for People Living With Kidney Disease.Kidney international reports · 2024Article
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- Kidney Beam-A Cost-Effective Digital Intervention to Improve Mental Health.Kidney international reports · 2024Article
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Abstract
objectiveImpairment in physical function and physical performance leads to decreased independence and health-related quality of life in people living with chronic kidney disease and end-stage kidney disease. Physical activity and exercise in kidney care are not priorities in policy development. We aimed to identify global policy-related enablers, barriers, and strategies to increase exercise participation and physical activity behavior for people living with kidney disease. DESIGN AND
methodsGuided by the Behavior Change Wheel theoretical framework, 50 global renal exercise experts developed policy barriers and enablers to exercise program implementation and physical activity promotion in kidney care. The consensus process consisted of developing themes from renal experts from North America, South America, Continental Europe, United Kingdom, Asia, and Oceania. Strategies to address enablers and barriers were identified by the group, and consensus was achieved.
resultsWe found that policies addressing funding, service provision, legislation, regulations, guidelines, the environment, communication, and marketing are required to support people with kidney disease to be physically active, participate in exercise, and improve health-related quality of life. We provide a global perspective and highlight Japanese, Canadian, and other regional examples where policies have been developed to increase renal physical activity and rehabilitation. We present recommendations targeting multiple stakeholders including nephrologists, nurses, allied health clinicians, organizations providing renal care and education, and renal program funders.
conclusionsWe strongly recommend the nephrology community and people living with kidney disease take action to change policy now, rather than idly waiting for indisputable clinical trial evidence that increasing physical activity, strength, fitness, and function improves the lives of people living with kidney disease.
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