title: Case study of the anemic patient: epoetin alfa--focus on exercise.
abstract: Physical functioning of patients with chronic renal failure is often low. An exercise program can enhance their capacity for physical activity and thus improve their quality of life. Dialysis staff can use a four-step approach to develop strategies to encourage exercise. In addition, staff support can help motivate patients to take part in exercise programs.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Painter
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Carlson
mesh_terms: D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D004921:Erythropoietin / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005081:Exercise Therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009042:Motivation; D011788:Quality of Life; D006435:Renal Dialysis
chemical_list: D004921:Erythropoietin