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Prevalence and factors associated with physical function among patients undergoing maintenance hemodialysis in Buraydah, Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional study

Article C Peer reviewed Observational

Key takeaways

This study checked how well people on dialysis could do physical tasks. It found that many of them had trouble with basic movements. This shows a link between dialysis and physical limits, but it is not proof of cause. It helps doctors know what to expect when treating these patients.

Who did this work

Shereen Ahmed Ahmed Qalawa (Qassim University) · Wafaa Abdullah AlQassem · Kholoud Metab Alomeri · Khalid Saad Alhumidi Alharbi · Ahmed Ibrahim ALsallom · Fatma Mohamed Elmansy (Suez Canal University) · Mohamed Goda Elbqry (Suez Canal University)

Source

Article · OpenAlex, CKD works · 2026-10-14
https://doi.org/10.3389/fneph.2026.1935072