Physical Activity in Chronic Kidney Disease
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Self-Management in People with Chronic Kidney Disease: What Influences Physical Activity?
IRAS ID
199554
Contact name
Hannah J Slack
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
St George's University of London and St George's Iniversity Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Duration of Study in the UK
0 years, 7 months, 4 days
Research summary
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a significant global public health issue, which impacts on the individual’s physical, psychological and social wellbeing. Decreased physical fitness is significant issue for people with CKD, reducing their ability and capacity to perform activities of everyday life and occupational tasks. This both increases the burden on health and social care, but most importantly reduces their quality of life. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence recommendations for the management of CKD, further acknowledge that physical activity and exercise are key components of a healthy lifestyle. However, application of this is variable and physical activity is not always promoted as a priority in traditional educational programmes, despite the benefits of exercise for CKD being widely reported.
The evidence for supported self-management programmes for long-term conditions demonstrates their effectiveness but also raises the importance of disease specific programmes. However the evidence within CKD populations is limited. Therefore, within the context of the local population, where this component is currently absent from the existing educational programme, exploring the different realities and perspectives of people in relation to physical activity is a relevant and essential precursor to the development of appropriate supported self-management programmes.
Therefore the aim of this study is to explore factors which influence physical activity levels from the perspective of people with a current diagnosis of stage 4 or 5 CKD, who are not receiving renal replacement therapy.
Participants will be recruited from the patient cohort attending the weekly pre-dialysis clinic in the Regional Renal Unit based at St Helier Hospital in South West London. Participants will be invited to complete a short self-reported demographic questionnaire and General Practice Physical Activity Questionnaire and a one-to-one interview, lasting no longer than 1 hour, no follow up is required.
REC name
London - Bromley Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
16/LO/0937
Date of REC Opinion
7 Jun 2016
REC opinion
Favourable Opinion