ArticleJournal of nephrology2022
Influence of sex differences in maintenance-hemodialysis participants on motivation of exercise therapy implementation: a multicenter cross-sectional study.
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- Impact of Effectiveness of Physical Activity in a Virtual Environment on the Regulation of Sclerostin and Interleukin 6 Levels in Haemodialysis Patients.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Article
- Factors Influencing Presenteeism in Middle-aged and Older Workers with Chronic Kidney Disease: A Single-center Cross-sectional Study.Progress in rehabilitation medicine · 2024Article
- Differences in the purpose of exercise between hemodialysis patients who continued or dropped out of exercise programs: a multicenter cohort study.Journal of nephrology · 2023Article
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Abstract
backgroundExercising requires continuing training and maintenance of motivation. Support for exercise continuation by setting sex-appropriate goals is needed. However, this has not been investigated in patients undergoing hemodialysis. This study aimed to investigate sex differences in exercise motivation by analyzing an open-ended questionnaire of patients undergoing hemodialysis.
methodsThis multicenter, cross-sectional study was conducted among participants undergoing outpatient hemodialysis at 21 dialysis clinics. Before the intradialytic exercise program, a self-reported questionnaire was used to assess exercise purpose using open-label questions. Exercise purpose was analyzed between sexes by quantitative analysis of text, extracting frequently occurring words, creating a co-occurrence network, and constructing concepts. The basic attributes of the two groups were compared using the chi-squared and independent t tests.
resultsThe analysis of 669 participants who attended an exercise program showed that the common words for exercise purpose in both sexes were strength, maintenance, walking, exercise, and muscle strength. Significant differences were observed in exercise purpose. Concepts related to the purpose of exercise were categorized into (1) physical function and condition, (2) addressing limitations, and (3) maintaining daily life activities. Physical appearance was important in both sexes. The main purpose of exercise for men was to increase physical fitness and muscle strength, while that for women was to maintain or improve their current functional status and prevent limb weakness. Women had significantly weaker muscle strength and poorer exercise habits than men and had more difficulty in daily life, suggesting that their purpose for exercise was to reduce difficulties in daily life and the burden on family. Women had significantly weaker muscle strength and poorer exercise habits than men and had more difficulty in daily life, suggesting that their purpose for exercise was to reduce difficulties in daily life and the burden on family. Furthermore, fear of falls was higher in women and prevention of falls may be a key for motivation.
conclusionExercise purpose in patients undergoing hemodialysis was summarized into the categories of physical function and condition, exercise, and daily life. Men aimed to maintain and increase their current physical status, and women aimed to reduce anxiety regarding their lower limbs and lack of exercise. It is necessary to consider sex differences in exercise purpose when designing exercise regimens and motivating participants.
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