Borhan, W., Abouelkhair, R., Elkeblawy, M., E. Gouda, Z., Ali, K. (2023). The Effect of Aerobic Exercise on Physical Functional Performance among Hemodialysis Patients. The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine, 90(2), 3075-3080. doi: 10.21608/ejhm.2023.288396
Wafaa H. Borhan; Rofaida M. A. Abouelkhair; Mohamed Maher Elkeblawy; Zaghloul E. Gouda; Khadra M. Ali. "The Effect of Aerobic Exercise on Physical Functional Performance among Hemodialysis Patients". The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine, 90, 2, 2023, 3075-3080. doi: 10.21608/ejhm.2023.288396
Borhan, W., Abouelkhair, R., Elkeblawy, M., E. Gouda, Z., Ali, K. (2023). 'The Effect of Aerobic Exercise on Physical Functional Performance among Hemodialysis Patients', The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine, 90(2), pp. 3075-3080. doi: 10.21608/ejhm.2023.288396
Borhan, W., Abouelkhair, R., Elkeblawy, M., E. Gouda, Z., Ali, K. The Effect of Aerobic Exercise on Physical Functional Performance among Hemodialysis Patients. The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine, 2023; 90(2): 3075-3080. doi: 10.21608/ejhm.2023.288396
The Effect of Aerobic Exercise on Physical Functional Performance among Hemodialysis Patients
Background: Subjective reporting, peak oxygen consumption, physical performance, and muscular strength tests are used to evaluate the physical functioning of individuals with end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Hemodialysis (HD) patients usually require support to carry out their regular daily tasks. Objective: The aim of the current study was conducted to validate the effect of aerobic exercise on physical functional performance after HD. Patients and methods:A total of 30 male patients, aged between 30 and 60 years old, undergoing HD for 3 months were recruited. These patients were divided randomly into two equal groups. Group A (Study group) included 15 patients undergoing HD would receive aerobic exercises in form of (treadmill device), in addition to their medical treatment, andGroup B (Control group) included 15 patients undergoing HD would receive their medical treatment.Six Minutes’ Walk Distance (6MWD) and Revised Piper Fatigue Scale (R-PFS)were compared between the 2 studied groups, together with the mean values of 6MWD and R-PFS in each group before and after the therapy. Results: Test results showed that the study group’s 6MWD statistically increased after treatment compared to before treatment, whereas the control group showed no such statistically significant improvement. After treatment, there was a significantly lower overall level of weariness in the study group compared to the control group (P=0.001). The mean overall weariness post-treatment for the study group was 2.58 (SD 0.81), while it was 5.8 (SD 0.37) for the control group. Conclusion: Aerobic exercise was an effective method in enhancing physical functional performance in HD patients.