Benefits of intradialytic physiotherapy in quality of life, pain, edema and respiratory function of patients with chronic kidney disease

Benefícios da fisioterapia intradialítica na qualidade de vida, dor, edema e função respiratória de doentes renais crônicos

Beneficios de la fisioterapia intradialítica en la calidad de la vida, el dolor, el edema y la función respiratoria de los pacientes renales crónicos

Abstract

Introduction:

Patients with chronic kidney disease suffer from a decline in quality of life and respiratory function, for various reasons related to this condition.

Objective:

To verify the influence of intradialytic physiotherapy on the quality of life and respiratory function in chronic renal patients.

Methods:

The sample was non-probabilistic and consisted of 51 individuals, of both sexes, aged between 30 and 60 years. The WHOQOL-Bref, an evaluation form, the Manovacuometer and Peak Flow were used to detect the impact of the physiotherapeutic intervention before and after an eight-week treatment protocol.

Results:

There was a difference in the comparison of the general QOL before and after (p = 0.006) the intervention, as well as in the improvement of the maximal forced expiratory flow peak (p = 0.001), the PEmax (p = 0.000), peak forced expiratory flow rate (0.017) and pain (p = 0.006). There was also improvement of edema (p = 0.013) and cramps (p = 0.000).

Conclusion:

The benefits of intradialytic physiotherapy in improving QOL and respiratory function in chronic kidney patients are explicit.

Keywords:
Chronic Renal Failure; Hemodialysis; Quality of Life; Physiotherapy; Respiratory Function Tests