In chronic kidney disease (CKD), handgrip strength (HGS) is recommended as a surrogate
measure of protein-energy status and functional status. However, it is not routinely used …

Background Falls are a leading cause of injury-related hospitalizations among adults aged
65 years and older and may result in social isolation. Objective To summarise evidence on …

ABSTRACT Background The Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System
(PROMIS®) has been recommended for computerized adaptive testing (CAT) of health …

La evaluación de la capacidad respiratoria y funcional en pacientes con COVID-19 después
de la fase aguda es esencial para estimar el impacto de los deterioros causados por la …

Background Chronic kidney disease patients on hemodialysis commonly have a worse
quality of life (QoL) due to complications of the disease and dialysis procedure. Physical …

Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) experience a several-fold increased risk of
fracture. Despite the high incidence and the associated excess morbidity and premature …

Abstract Purpose EQ-5D and PROMIS-29 are both concise, generic measures of patient-
reported outcomes accompanied by preference weights that allow the estimation of quality …

Background Physical performance is an important determinant of quality of life in patients on
haemodialysis. An association between physical performance and survival could further …

ABSTRACT Rationale & Objective Formalized peer support is a promising approach for
addressing the emotional and practical needs of people living with chronic kidney disease …

Background Exercising requires continuing training and maintenance of motivation. Support
for exercise continuation by setting sex-appropriate goals is needed. However, this has not …