Physical Activity and Health-Related Quality of Life in Kidney Transplant Recipients: A Cross-Sectional Exploratory Study of Clinical and Inflammatory Parameters

Healthcare 2026 Open access

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Authors: Francesca Tinti, Marco Alfonso Perrone, Giulia Bartoli, Maria Josè Ceravolo, Gabriele D’Urso, Roberta Angelico, Luca Salomone, Silvia Lai, Kohei Ashikaga, Paolo Mené, Pasquale Farsetti, Antonino De Lorenzo
+3 more Giuseppe Tisone, Ferdinando Iellamo, Anna Paola Mitterhofer
DOI: 10.3390/healthcare14040545
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Abstract

Background/Objectives: Physical activity (PA) is a modifiable determinant of health and quality of life (QoL) in kidney transplant recipients (KTRs). However, associations between PA, health-related QoL (HRQoL), inflammation, and clinical factors in KTRs remain incompletely defined. The aim was to evaluate PA levels in KTRs and explore their associations with HRQoL, clinical characteristics, and biochemical and inflammatory markers. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study of 32 stable KTRs (56% male; mean age 54.5 ± 14.2 years). PA was assessed using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire and classified as low (

Fields of Study & Subjects

Renal Transplantation Outcomes and Treatments Physical Activity and Health Dialysis and Renal Disease Management

Publication details

Journal / source
Healthcare
Volume
14
Issue
4
Pages
545–545
Publication date
22 February 2026
Language
EN