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Dialysis patients have several limitations in their life. They need to undergo 4-h treatment sessions three times weekly, and many patients have comorbid conditions. We believe that enjoying leisure activities and having hobbies play an important role in improving the quality of life and health of dialysis patients. Our survey on leisure activity among dialysis patients revealed that elderly dialysis patients are more involved in physical leisure activities than are younger patients. Renal rehabilitation programs, which have been recommended lately, are expected to promote leisure activities among dialysis patients. |