| Theme | Nursing Care for the Patient's Daily Life and Its Usefulness | |
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| Title | Physical exercise support for hemodialysis patients | |
| Publish Date | 2010/11 | |
| Author | Tomoko Oribe | Department of Nursing, National Hospital Organization, Higashi Tokushima National Hospital |
| [ Summary ] | The number of elderly patients with a range of medical complications has increased. As a result the importance of special exercise programs has increased. In our hospital, we recommend daily walking hemodialysis patients as a primary form of physical exercise. Walking exercise habits have great effects on overall physical functions, body composition, blood properties, quality of life, and improved hypotension during hemodialysis. In conclusion, exercise regimens which include walking are found to be useful for providing low impact exercise for hemodialysis patients. It is vital to provide positive approachs for hemodialysis patients in order to help them maintain their health. |
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