Page 173 - Physical activity in recipients of solid organ transplantation - Edwin J. van Adrichem

Physical activity in recipients of solid organ transplantation a high-altitude expedition in carefully selected organ transplant recipients showed to be
similar to non-transplanted controls.
In
Chapter 8
, the primary
of physical activity in this group are warranted. No signi

ndings of this thesis are discussed. Although there is
wide variability in the level of physical activity in recipients of solid organ transplantation
and measurement methods have their limitation, a substantial number of recipients do not
meet the recommended level of physical activity.

erefore, strategies to increase the level

cant and overt di

erences in
physical activity and factors associated with the level of physical activity were ascertained
between the di

erent transplant groups.

interventions is similar for all transplantation groups.
erefore, the relevance of intervention
development and the majority of the content of rehabilitation or physical therapy

e experienced barriers, facilitators,
and psychological components and not the type of transplantation are suggested to
in

uence the level of physical activity. Given the interdisciplinary approach in healthcare in
transplantation, all healthcare providers should work together to increase the level of
physical activity in this population. Healthcare providers should take responsibility in
su

ciently assessing the level of physical activity and physical

tness. Additionally,
assessment of potential barriers to physical activity and psychological characteristics should
receive substantial attention as the association with the level of physical activity is evident,
and these factors are likely to be addressed in rehabilitation or physical therapy programs.
Healthcare providers should guide or refer recipients with an inactive lifestyle to increase
their physical activity levels and reduce the negative e

ect of inactivity.
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