Korean J Transplant.  2023 Nov;37(Suppl 1):S251. 10.4285/ATW2023.F-8421.

Development of exercise program for kidney transplant patients

• Son SY
• Ju Mk
• Kim Hy

• KMID: 2551880
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4285/ATW2023.F-8421

Abstract

Exercise is essential for health management to maintain the transplant condition and prevent complications after organ transplantation, and it has been confirmed that in addition to improving health and physical strength, it also has psychological effects in strengthening stress tolerance and improving self-confidence. However, as a result of a survey of transplant recipients, 82% of respondents responded that they limit exercise because they think it will be harmful to the transplanted organ, and the transplant medical staff are also unable to actively encourage exercise due to a lack of resources. Therefore, this study was attempted to develop an exercise program according to the posttransplant period in order to increase the efficiency of exercise management for patients after renal transplantation. An expert group was organized to develop the exercise program, consisting of two transplant surgeons, two coordinators, one nurse practitioner, one physical education expert. After reviewing the literature, surveying patients, and meeting with experts, the exercise program was developed and its validity verified. Finally, a video and leaflet of a gymnastics exercise. The exercise program developed in this study was designed so that patients could easily access and understand it. Therefore, it is expected that it can be used as good educational material for patients to manage themselves after transplantation, and ultimately, it is expected to contribute to improving the health of transplant patients.