title: Weekly energy expenditure and quality of life in hemodialysis patients.
abstract: This study examined the relationship between physical activity patterns and quality of life among hemodialysis patients. While undergoing hemodialysis, 19 patients (31-82 years; 60.2 +/- 17.4 yrs, mean +/- SD) completed a physical activity and the Short-Form 36 (SF-36) questionnaire. Individuals were separated into either a high- or low-energy expenditure group. The high-energy expenditure group had significantly higher total SF-36 scores (58.35 +/- 4.49 vs. 42.85 +/- 3.86, mean +/- SE, p = 0.028) and physical functioning scores (62.22 +/- 8.00 vs. 27.14 +/- 3.16, mean +/- SE, p = 0.002) compared to individuals in the low-energy expenditure group. Members in the high-energy group tended to score higher on social functioning, general health, and role limitations. Increasing weekly energy expenditure, either through physical activity or household tasks, may increase quality of life and overall level of physical functioning in patients with end stage renal disease.
authors.affiliation: Trent/Fleming School of Nursing, Trent University, 1600 West Bank Dr., Peterborough, ON K9J 7B8. ibrenner@trentu.ca
authors.forename: Ingrid
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Brenner
authors.forename: Kayla
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Brohart
mesh_terms: D000203:Activities of Daily Living / Q000523:psychology*; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D004734:Energy Metabolism / Q000502:physiology*; D015444:Exercise / Q000502:physiology / Q000523:psychology; D005260:Female; D006293:Health Promotion; D006304:Health Status; D006801:Humans; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000378:metabolism / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy; D016014:Linear Models; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D024802:Nurse's Role; D011788:Quality of Life / Q000523:psychology*; D006435:Renal Dialysis / Q000523:psychology*; D012380:Role; D012919:Social Behavior; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D013997:Time Factors; D013996:Time and Motion Studies