Examination of the assessment items related to independent walking in chronic kidney disease patients

Abstract

【Purpose】The purpose of this study was to examine the assessment items related to independent walking in chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients. 【Methods】This was a cross-sectional study that included 70 inpatients with stage 4 to 5 CKD. The patients were divided into an independent walking group and a dependent walking group. Logistic regression analysis based on the patient characteristics, blood test data, and physical function was performed, and the cut-off values were calculated. 【Results】 The identified assessment items and their respective cut-off values were as follows: knee extension strength (KES) to body weight ratio, 30.5%; and one-leg standing time (OLST), 2.7 s. 【Conclusion】This study revealed that the KES and OLST were related to independent walking ability in CKD patients. These assessments are necessary to evaluate whether independent walking is possible.