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ArticleJournal of nephrology2024

Home-based tele-exercise training and physical activity during the COVID-19 pandemic in chronic kidney disease patients.

Vassiliki Michou, Maria Nikodimopoulou, Vassilios Liakopoulos, Maria Anifanti, Georgios Tsamos, Dimitra Vasdeki, George Panayiotou, Dimitra Mameletzi, Asterios Deligiannis, Evangelia Kouidi

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Vassiliki MichouSports Medicine Laboratory, School of Physical Education and Sport Science, Aristotle University, 57001, Thessaloniki, Greece. vasilikimichou@yahoo.gr.ORCID 0000-0002-7097-2927
Maria NikodimopoulouTransplant Surgery Clinic of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Hippokration General Hospital, 54642, Thessaloniki, Greece.
Vassilios LiakopoulosDivision of Nephrology and Hypertension, 1st Department of Internal Medicine, Medical School, AHEPA Hospital, Aristotle University, 57001, Thessaloniki, Greece.
Maria AnifantiSports Medicine Laboratory, School of Physical Education and Sport Science, Aristotle University, 57001, Thessaloniki, Greece.
Georgios TsamosLaboratory of Hygiene, Department of Internal Medicine, Agios Dimitrios Hospital, Aristotle University, 57001, Thessaloniki, Greece.
Dimitra VasdekiDivision of Endocrinology and Metabolism and Diabetes Center, First Department of Internal Medicine, Medical School, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, AHEPA University Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece.
George PanayiotouS Laboratory of Exercise, Health and Human Performance, Applied Sport Science Postgraduate Program, Department of Life Sciences, School of Sciences, European University Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus.
Dimitra MameletziSports Medicine Laboratory, School of Physical Education and Sport Science, Aristotle University, 57001, Thessaloniki, Greece.
Asterios DeligiannisSports Medicine Laboratory, School of Physical Education and Sport Science, Aristotle University, 57001, Thessaloniki, Greece.
Evangelia KouidiSports Medicine Laboratory, School of Physical Education and Sport Science, Aristotle University, 57001, Thessaloniki, Greece.

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Abstract

backgroundThe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and lockdown reduced physical activity levels in hemodialysis (HD) patients and kidney transplant recipients (KTRs). This study aimed to describe physical activity levels during lockdown and assess the effects of an online home-based exercise training program on physical activity levels in HD patients and KTRs.

methodsForty-five HD patients and thirty-five KTRs were divided into four groups: exercise groups 1 (ΕΧ-HD) and 2 (EX-KTR) followed a 4-month tele-exercise training program, while control groups received usual care. All participants at baseline and at the end of the study completed the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ), while their daily physical activity levels were recorded via a step counting application.

resultsAt the end of the study, the repeated measures analysis revealed a significant effect of time, group, and time-by-group interaction in the average steps per day, walking, and moderate activity for the exercise-HD group (p < 0.05). Similarly, the analysis revealed a notable effect of time, group, and time-by-group interaction in the exercise-KTR group in average daily steps, vigorous and walking activity (p < 0.05). Multiple regression analysis showed that the level of physical activity at the end of the study was related to the urban place of residence and the participation in the 4-month exercise program of both HD patients and KTRs.

conclusionsParticipation in a tele-exercise training program led to favorable effects on physical activity levels both in HD patients and KTRs during lockdown.

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COVID-19ExerciseExercise TherapyRenal Insufficiency, ChronicAdultAgedFemaleHumansKidney TransplantationMaleMiddle AgedPandemicsRenal DialysisSARS-CoV-2Surveys and QuestionnairesTelemedicineCOVID-19HemodialysisKidney transplant recipientsPhysical activityPhysical performanceTele-exercise training

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