Is High-Intensity Interval Training an Option for Post-Kidney Transplant Physical Rehabilitation Programmes? A Scoping Review
Viviane Lovatto,1,2,* Bruna da Silva Sousa,1,* Vera Regina Fernandes da Silva Marães1,3 1Postgraduate Programme in Health Sciences and Technologies, University of Brasília, Ceilândia, Brazil; 2Faculty of Physiotherapy, University of Rio Verde, Rio Verde, Brazil; 3Postgraduate Program...
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| description | Viviane Lovatto,1,2,* Bruna da Silva Sousa,1,* Vera Regina Fernandes da Silva Marães1,3 1Postgraduate Programme in Health Sciences and Technologies, University of Brasília, Ceilândia, Brazil; 2Faculty of Physiotherapy, University of Rio Verde, Rio Verde, Brazil; 3Postgraduate Programme in Biomedical Engineering, University of Brasilia, Gama, Brazil*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Viviane Lovatto, Faculty of Physiotherapy, University of Rio Verde, Fazenda Fontes Do Saber - Campus UniversitáRio, Mailbox: 104 - Zip Code 75901-970, Rio Verde, Brazil, Email vivianelovatto@unirv.edu.brPurpose: To systematically and broadly review the literature to show the available information on high-intensity interval training for kidney transplant recipients as an adjunct to physical rehabilitation.Methods: A scoping review of high-intensity interval training for post-kidney transplant patients was conducted by searching the PubMed, EMBASE (Elsevier), Scopus (Elsevier), Web of Science, and PEDro databases. Full-text records on the subject were included. Articles not published in English were excluded. The selected articles went through careful production quality analysis using the PEDro scale.Results: The search identified 26 articles, 3 of which met the inclusion criteria. The material demonstrated satisfaction, confidence, improvement in resting heart rate, and absence of adverse effects from high-intensity interval training for kidney transplant recipients.Conclusion: Based on this scoping review, high-intensity interval training for kidney transplant patients may be beneficial for physical and mental aspects and complement physical rehabilitation programmes, but there is a need for more studies with robust samples and long-term follow-up to confirm these benefits.Plain Language Summary: Patients undergoing kidney transplantation are at increased risk of developing heart disease, which can result in a high risk of health complications and even death. Physical rehabilitation programmes, especially those that include exercise, have demonstrated physical capacity benefits for several populations, including organ transplant recipients. Researchers have recently explored high-intensity interval training as an option in rehabilitation programmes, but they still lack a clear understanding of its specific effects on kidney transplant patients. This study aimed to systematically review the available literature on high-intensity interval training for kidney transplant recipients, evaluating its potential in physical rehabilitation. The team reviewed several databases and, after analysis, identified three relevant articles. These articles showed that high-intensity interval-training can improve cardiac health, can enhance patient satisfaction and confidence, and does not cause any physical damage. In conclusion, high-intensity interval training appears to be beneficial for kidney transplant patients and can be included in rehabilitation programmes. However, additional studies with larger sample sizes and long-term follow-up are needed to confirm these results.Keywords: cardiac rehabilitation, exercise, chronic renal insufficiency, organ transplantation, evidence-based practice |
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| spelling | doaj-art-d2c2437ab9e44b03bec2fa61b12268912025-08-20T02:45:43ZengDove Medical PressJournal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare1178-23902025-02-01Volume 1812311239100658Is High-Intensity Interval Training an Option for Post-Kidney Transplant Physical Rehabilitation Programmes? A Scoping ReviewLovatto VSousa BDSMarães VRFDSViviane Lovatto,1,2,* Bruna da Silva Sousa,1,* Vera Regina Fernandes da Silva Marães1,3 1Postgraduate Programme in Health Sciences and Technologies, University of Brasília, Ceilândia, Brazil; 2Faculty of Physiotherapy, University of Rio Verde, Rio Verde, Brazil; 3Postgraduate Programme in Biomedical Engineering, University of Brasilia, Gama, Brazil*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Viviane Lovatto, Faculty of Physiotherapy, University of Rio Verde, Fazenda Fontes Do Saber - Campus UniversitáRio, Mailbox: 104 - Zip Code 75901-970, Rio Verde, Brazil, Email vivianelovatto@unirv.edu.brPurpose: To systematically and broadly review the literature to show the available information on high-intensity interval training for kidney transplant recipients as an adjunct to physical rehabilitation.Methods: A scoping review of high-intensity interval training for post-kidney transplant patients was conducted by searching the PubMed, EMBASE (Elsevier), Scopus (Elsevier), Web of Science, and PEDro databases. Full-text records on the subject were included. Articles not published in English were excluded. The selected articles went through careful production quality analysis using the PEDro scale.Results: The search identified 26 articles, 3 of which met the inclusion criteria. The material demonstrated satisfaction, confidence, improvement in resting heart rate, and absence of adverse effects from high-intensity interval training for kidney transplant recipients.Conclusion: Based on this scoping review, high-intensity interval training for kidney transplant patients may be beneficial for physical and mental aspects and complement physical rehabilitation programmes, but there is a need for more studies with robust samples and long-term follow-up to confirm these benefits.Plain Language Summary: Patients undergoing kidney transplantation are at increased risk of developing heart disease, which can result in a high risk of health complications and even death. Physical rehabilitation programmes, especially those that include exercise, have demonstrated physical capacity benefits for several populations, including organ transplant recipients. Researchers have recently explored high-intensity interval training as an option in rehabilitation programmes, but they still lack a clear understanding of its specific effects on kidney transplant patients. This study aimed to systematically review the available literature on high-intensity interval training for kidney transplant recipients, evaluating its potential in physical rehabilitation. The team reviewed several databases and, after analysis, identified three relevant articles. These articles showed that high-intensity interval-training can improve cardiac health, can enhance patient satisfaction and confidence, and does not cause any physical damage. In conclusion, high-intensity interval training appears to be beneficial for kidney transplant patients and can be included in rehabilitation programmes. However, additional studies with larger sample sizes and long-term follow-up are needed to confirm these results.Keywords: cardiac rehabilitation, exercise, chronic renal insufficiency, organ transplantation, evidence-based practicehttps://www.dovepress.com/is-high-intensity-interval-training-an-option-for-post-kidney-transpla-peer-reviewed-fulltext-article-JMDHcardiac rehabilitationexercisechronic renal insufficiencyorgan transplantationevidence-based practice |
| spellingShingle | Lovatto V Sousa BDS Marães VRFDS Is High-Intensity Interval Training an Option for Post-Kidney Transplant Physical Rehabilitation Programmes? A Scoping Review Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare cardiac rehabilitation exercise chronic renal insufficiency organ transplantation evidence-based practice |
| title | Is High-Intensity Interval Training an Option for Post-Kidney Transplant Physical Rehabilitation Programmes? A Scoping Review |
| title_full | Is High-Intensity Interval Training an Option for Post-Kidney Transplant Physical Rehabilitation Programmes? A Scoping Review |
| title_fullStr | Is High-Intensity Interval Training an Option for Post-Kidney Transplant Physical Rehabilitation Programmes? A Scoping Review |
| title_full_unstemmed | Is High-Intensity Interval Training an Option for Post-Kidney Transplant Physical Rehabilitation Programmes? A Scoping Review |
| title_short | Is High-Intensity Interval Training an Option for Post-Kidney Transplant Physical Rehabilitation Programmes? A Scoping Review |
| title_sort | is high intensity interval training an option for post kidney transplant physical rehabilitation programmes a scoping review |
| topic | cardiac rehabilitation exercise chronic renal insufficiency organ transplantation evidence-based practice |
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